All specs for the 1996 BMW 7 Series
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730il
- Audio
- Autochanger Disc Capacity: 10
- Brand Name: Eurovox
- Capacity: 10
- Cassette Automatic Reverse
- Cassette Player
- Cassette Has Search Repeat
- Disc Autochanger
- Front-rear Fader
- Number Of Bands: 2
- Number Of Speakers: 10
- Rds
- Radio Type: Am/fm
- Seek
- Seek Scan
- System Type: Stereo
- Tape Logic Deck
- Type: Element
- Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- Body exterior
- Body Type: Sedan
- Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
- Bright Chrome Trim On Bumpers
- Bright Chrome Trim On Side Of Body
- Colour Of Body Side Moulding: Black/grey
- Colour: Black
- Front Spoiler Colour: Black
- Front Spoiler Type: Lip
- Local Body Type: Sedan
- Local Number Of Doors: 4
- Location: Front
- Non-corrosive Panel Location: Full
- Non-corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
- Number Of Doors: 4
- Size Of Body Side Molding: Narrow
- Brakes
- Location: 4-wheel
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
- Bumpers
- Front Bumper Colour: Painted
- Front Bumper Impact Absorbing
- Front Bumper Rubbing Strip
- Location: Front
- Location: Rear
- Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
- Rear Bumper Impact Absorbing
- Rear Bumper Rubbing Strip
- Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 88.11
- Convenience
- Adjustment Settings: 3
- Delayed Fade
- Driver Mirror Cover
- Driver Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Mirror Location: Driver
- Footwell Lights
- Hands Free
- Illuminated Front Ashtray
- Illuminated Front Seat Lighter
- Illuminated Rear Seat Lighter
- Interior
- Location: Front
- Location: Front
- Location: Front Seats
- Location: Passenger
- Location: Rear
- Location: Rear
- Location: Rear Seats
- Number Of Door Switches: 4
- Number Of Handles: 4
- Number Of Memorised Driver Seat Positions: 3
- Passenger Mirror Cover
- Passenger Mirror Illuminated
- Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
- Steering Wheel Mounted Phone Controls
- Dimensions
- Front Headroom (in): 38.9
- Front Headroom (mm): 988
- Front Hip Room (in): 60
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1523
- Front Leg Room (in): 41.9
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1063
- Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.4
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1432
- Front Track (mm): 1552
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11600
- Overall Height (mm): 1425
- Overall Length (mm): 5124
- Overall Width (mm): 1862
- Rear Headroom (in): 38.3
- Rear Headroom (mm): 972
- Rear Hip Room (in): 60.5
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1536
- Rear Leg Room (in): 42.1
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 1069
- Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 500
- Rear Shoulder Room (in): 58.4
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1483
- Rear Track (mm): 1568
- Wheelbase (mm): 3070
- Doors
- Color: Body Colour
- Engine
- Automatic Valve Adjustment
- Bore Engine: 84
- Compression Ratio: 10.5
- Engine (l): 3
- Engine (cc): 2997
- Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy
- Engine Configuration: V
- Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
- Engine Location: Front
- Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
- Number Of Cylinders: 8
- Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
- Standard Met: Adr 79/01
- Stroke Engine: 67.6
- Type: 3-way
- Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
- Fuel
- Fuel Types: Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
- Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Main Capacity (l): 95
- Main Type: Total
- Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Type: Premium Unleaded
- Variable Intake Manifold
- Instrumentation
- Average Fuel Consumption
- Average Speed
- Message Display
- Number Of Functions: 5
- Number Of Odometers: 1
- Range For Remaining Fuel
- Stopwatch
- Type: Analogue
- Type: Digital
- Type: Digital Display
- Type: Gauge
- Type: Gauge
- Type: Warning Light
- Interior trim
- Carpet On Lower Door Panel
- Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
- Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
- Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
- Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
- Load Area: Textile
- Material: Leather
- Shift Lever Skirt: Leather
- Type: Textile
- Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
- Lights
- Configuration: Quad
- Internal Height Adjustment
- Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
- Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
- Locks
- Includes Dead Bolt
- Includes Fuel Filler Door
- Includes Power Windows
- Includes Trunk Hatch
- Interior Monitoring
- Internal Switch
- Operation: Remote
- Peripheral
- Remote Operation
- Paint
- Type: Gloss
- Performance
- Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.9
- Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 30.5
- Eu 83 At 90 Km/h 56 Mph: 8
- Eu 83 City (l/100km): 13.6
- Eu 83 City (mpg): 17
- Eu 83 Combined (l/100km): 8
- Eu 83 Combined (mpg): 29
- Eu 83 Standard: Eu 83
- Eu 83 Urban (l/100km): 13.6
- Eu 83 Urban (mpg): 17
- Maximum Power (hp/ps): 218
- Maximum Power (kw): 160
- Maximum Speed (km/h): 233
- Maximum Speed (mph): 145
- Maximum Torque (nm): 290
- Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 290
- Measurement Standard: Din
- Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
- Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
- Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Sliding
- Front Sunroof Tilting
- Front Sunroof Type: Steel
- Material: Cloth/felt
- Safety
- Center Operation: Reel
- Center Seat Position: Centre
- Center Type: 3-point
- Driver Airbag Type: Us-bag
- Driver Height Adjustable
- Driver Operation: Reel
- Driver Operation: Reel
- Driver Pre Tensioners
- Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Driver Type: 3-point
- Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seats Height Adjustable
- Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Front Seats Type: Cushion
- Location: Driver
- Location: Passenger
- Passenger Airbag Type: Us-bag
- Passenger Height Adjustable
- Passenger Operation: Reel
- Passenger Operation: Reel
- Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Passenger Type: 3-point
- Passenger Type: 3-point
- Rear Seats Height Adjustable
- Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Rear Seats Type: Cushion
- Seats
- Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Capacity: 5
- Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box
- Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Driver Front Seat Reclining
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding Seat Base: Fixed
- Front Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
- Hard Plastic Shell
- Location: Driver
- Location: Passenger
- Main Seat Material: Leather
- Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
- Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Steering
- Height Adjustment
- Telescopic Adjustment
- Type: Leather Covered
- Vehicle Speed Proportional
- Storage
- Dashboard Storage: Open
- Dashboard Type: Full
- Floor Storage: Lidded
- Floor Type: Full
- Illuminated
- Lid
- Location: Dashboard
- Location: Driver
- Location: Floor
- Location: Front
- Location: Front Seats
- Location: Passenger
- Location: Rear
- Location: Rear Seats
- Lockable
- Suspension
- Front Spring Type: Coil
- Front Stabilizer Bar
- Front Type: Strut
- Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Location: Front
- Location: Rear
- Location: Rear
- Rear Operation: Automatic
- Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Rear Type: Multi-link
- Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 3.23
- Controlled By: Engine Management
- Driven Wheels: Rear
- Electronic Control Auto Only
- Lock Up Auto Only
- Mode Select Auto Only
- Number Of Speeds: 5
- Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Type: Automatic
- Ventilation
- Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
- Digital Display
- Fully Automated Climate Control
- Micro Filter
- Number Of Fan Speeds: Variable
- Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
- Push Button Heater Controls
- Rear Seat Heater Ducts
- Recirculation Setting
- Temperature Controls On Steering Wheel
- Thermostatic Heating
- Visibility
- Auto Dimming
- Cleaners Type: High Pressure
- Defogger
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Front Power Window Switch Location: Doors
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
- Location: Driver
- Location: Passenger
- Location: Rear
- Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
- Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rear Blind Type: Electric
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear Power Window Switch Location: Doors
- Safety Operation For Front Power Windows
- Safety Operation For Rear Power Windows
- Warranty
- Duration (months): 24
- Duration (months): 24
- Duration (months): 72
- Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2100
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2310
- Maximum Roof Rack Load (kg): 100
- Maximum Roof Rack Load (lb): 220
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1816
- Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter (in): 16
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width (in): 7.5
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
- Location: Front
- Location: Front
- Location: Rear
- Rear Rim Diameter (in): 16
- Rear Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width (in): 7.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
Bodytype
- Sedan
Drivetrain
- Rear
Transmission
- Automatic
735il
Adds to 730il:
- Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 91.29
- Engine
- Compression Ratio: 10
- Engine (l): 3.5
- Engine (cc): 3498
- Stroke Engine: 78.9
- Lights
- Auto Off With Ignition
- Number: 2
- Performance
- As 2877 City (l/100km): 14.2
- As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 7.5
- As 2877 Combined (mpg): 31
- As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.5
- As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 31
- As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.5
- As 2877 Standard: As 2877
- As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 14.2
- As 2877 Urban (mpg): 17
- Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.8
- Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 29.6
- Maximum Power (hp/ps): 235
- Maximum Power (kw): 173
- Maximum Speed (km/h): 240
- Maximum Speed (mph): 149
- Maximum Torque (nm): 320
- Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
- Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3300
- Safety
- Location: Front
- Steering
- Electric Adjustment
- Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 3.15
- Manual Mode
- Visibility
- Wiper Mist Setting
- Warranty
- Duration (months): 84
- Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1700
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2395
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1895
Removes from 730il:
- Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 88.11
- Engine
- Compression Ratio: 10.5
- Engine (l): 3
- Engine (cc): 2997
- Stroke Engine: 67.6
- Performance
- Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.9
- Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 30.5
- Eu 83 At 90 Km/h 56 Mph: 8
- Eu 83 City (l/100km): 13.6
- Eu 83 City (mpg): 17
- Eu 83 Combined (l/100km): 8
- Eu 83 Combined (mpg): 29
- Eu 83 Standard: Eu 83
- Eu 83 Urban (l/100km): 13.6
- Eu 83 Urban (mpg): 17
- Maximum Power (hp/ps): 218
- Maximum Power (kw): 160
- Maximum Speed (km/h): 233
- Maximum Speed (mph): 145
- Maximum Torque (nm): 290
- Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 290
- Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
- Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
- Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 3.23
- Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2100
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2310
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1816
Bodytype
- Sedan
Drivetrain
- Rear
Transmission
- Automatic
740il
Adds to 735il:
- Audio
- Graphic Equaliser
- Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 111.7
- Convenience
- Door Mirror Position
- Engine
- Bore Engine: 89
- Engine (l): 4
- Engine (cc): 3982
- Stroke Engine: 80
- Performance
- Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.5
- Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 27.7
- Eu 83 At 90 Km/h 56 Mph: 8.7
- Eu 83 City (l/100km): 14.1
- Eu 83 City (mpg): 17
- Eu 83 Combined (l/100km): 8.7
- Eu 83 Combined (mpg): 27
- Eu 83 Standard: Eu 83
- Eu 83 Urban (l/100km): 14.1
- Eu 83 Urban (mpg): 17
- Maximum Power (hp/ps): 286
- Maximum Power (kw): 210
- Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
- Maximum Speed (mph): 155
- Maximum Torque (nm): 400
- Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 400
- Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
- Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
- Safety
- Front Seats Electric Adjustable
- Seats
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2100
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2280
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1880
Removes from 735il:
- Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 91.29
- Engine
- Bore Engine: 84
- Engine (l): 3.5
- Engine (cc): 3498
- Stroke Engine: 78.9
- Lights
- Auto Off With Ignition
- Number: 2
- Performance
- As 2877 City (l/100km): 14.2
- As 2877 Combined (l/100km): 7.5
- As 2877 Combined (mpg): 31
- As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.5
- As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 31
- As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.5
- As 2877 Standard: As 2877
- As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 14.2
- As 2877 Urban (mpg): 17
- Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 8.8
- Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 29.6
- Maximum Power (hp/ps): 235
- Maximum Power (kw): 173
- Maximum Speed (km/h): 240
- Maximum Speed (mph): 149
- Maximum Torque (nm): 320
- Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
- Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3300
- Safety
- Location: Front
- Steering
- Electric Adjustment
- Transmission
- Manual Mode
- Visibility
- Wiper Mist Setting
- Warranty
- Duration (months): 84
- Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1700
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2395
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1895
Bodytype
- Sedan
Drivetrain
- Rear
Transmission
- Automatic
750il
Adds to 740il:
- Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 12
- Upgraded Speakers
- Brakes
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
- Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 118.23
- Engine
- Bore Engine: 85
- Engine (l): 5.4
- Engine (cc): 5379
- Number Of Cylinders: 12
- Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 2
- Stroke Engine: 79
- Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
- Performance
- Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.7
- Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 26.8
- Eu 83 At 90 Km/h 56 Mph: 9.4
- Eu 83 City (l/100km): 15.8
- Eu 83 City (mpg): 15
- Eu 83 Combined (l/100km): 9.4
- Eu 83 Combined (mpg): 25
- Eu 83 Urban (l/100km): 15.8
- Eu 83 Urban (mpg): 15
- Maximum Power (hp/ps): 326
- Maximum Power (kw): 240
- Maximum Torque (nm): 490
- Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 490
- Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
- Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3900
- Safety
- Rear Seats Electric Adjustable
- Seats
- Front Rear Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
- Front Rear Seat Power Adjustable
- Steering
- Electric Adjustment
- Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 2.81
- Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2530
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2030
- Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Width (in): 8
- Rear Wheels Rim Width (in): 8
Removes from 740il:
- Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 10
- Brakes
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
- Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 111.7
- Engine
- Bore Engine: 89
- Engine (l): 4
- Engine (cc): 3982
- Number Of Cylinders: 8
- Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 80
- Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
- Performance
- Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.5
- Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 27.7
- Eu 83 At 90 Km/h 56 Mph: 8.7
- Eu 83 City (l/100km): 14.1
- Eu 83 City (mpg): 17
- Eu 83 Combined (l/100km): 8.7
- Eu 83 Combined (mpg): 27
- Eu 83 Urban (l/100km): 14.1
- Eu 83 Urban (mpg): 17
- Maximum Power (hp/ps): 286
- Maximum Power (kw): 210
- Maximum Torque (nm): 400
- Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 400
- Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
- Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
- Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 3.15
- Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2280
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1880
- Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Width (in): 7.5
- Rear Wheels Rim Width (in): 7.5
Bodytype
- Sedan
Drivetrain
- Rear
Transmission
- Automatic


