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1998 BMW 7 Series
The 1998 BMW 7 Series is a luxury. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $166,000 for the 735il variant and topping out at $263,000 for the 750il variant.
There are 3 variants of the 7 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in late-1994.
The 1998 7 Series was offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the BMW 7 Series include 3.5 v8 (173kW/320Nm), 4.4 v8 (210kW/420Nm) and 5.4 v12 (240kW/490Nm). All variants feature 5-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
- Retail Price
- $166,000 - $263,000â€
- Transmission
- 5-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- Rear
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Sedan
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
- Retail Price
- $166,000 - $263,000â€
- Transmission
- 5-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- Rear
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Sedan
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
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BMW 7 Series
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
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Technology
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Safety & Security
Protection, prevention, and alerts
Cost of Ownership
Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind
Available Variants
The BMW 7 Series comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being 735il and the most expensive being 750il.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,124 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,862 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,070 mm |
| Load Capacity | 500 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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BMW 7 Series
Sales Data
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1998 BMW 7 Series
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest BMW 7 Series is the 735il variant that starts from $166,000.
See all BMW 7 Series PricingThe most expensive BMW 7 Series is the 750il variant that starts from $263,000.
See all BMW 7 Series PricingThe best towing capacity of a BMW 7 Series is offered by the 740il variant which can tow 2175 kg.
See all BMW 7 Series towing capacityThe largest BMW 7 Series is the 735il variant which measures 1862mm wide, 5124mm in length and sits 1425mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 7 Series is the 750il variant which has 240kW of power and 490nm of torque.
The BMW 7 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW 7 Series is the 750il variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2530 kg.
The BMW 7 Series uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.
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†Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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