1996 Technical Specifications 
                                  740iL 


         Weight | Engine | Transmission | Performance | Fuel Comsumption | Wheels | Electrical System 
 


      Weight 
         

         Curb weight, lb.:
         ......Automatic transmission
                                       4201
         Max permissible
                                       5259
         Permitted load
                                       1058
         Permitted axle load front/rear
                                       2558/2911
         Permitted roof load
                                       221



      Engine 
         

         Liter/Type
                                     4.0/V8
         Bore/stroke
                                     3.5/3.15 in.
         Nominal output/rpm
                                     282/5800 hp
         Max. torque/rpm
                                     295/4500 lb-ft/min
         Compression ratio/fuel grade
                                     10.0:1/unleaded premium



      Transmission 
         

         Gear ratios I/II/III/IV/V/R
                                     3.55/2.24/1.54/1.00/0.79/3.68 :1
         Final drive ratio
                                     3.15 :1



      Performance 
         

         Drag coefficient
                                       0.31 Cd
         Top speed*
                                       128 mph
         Accerleration** 0-50
                                       7.6 sec



      Fuel Consumption*** 
         

         City
                                       16 mpg
         Highway
                                       24 mpg



      Wheels 
         
       
         Tire dimensions
                                       235/60 R 16 100H
         Wheel dimensions
                                       8J x 16



      Electrical System 
         

         Battery capacity
                                     110 Amp-hours
         Alternator output
                                     140/1960 Amps/Watts



* - Top speed limited electronically
** - Actual acceleration results may vary depending on specification of vehicle; road and environmental
conditions; testing procedures and driving style. These results should be used for comparison only, and
verification should not be attempted on public roads. BMW urges you to obey all posted speed laws and to
please wear your safety belt at all times.
*** - EPA- estimated figures are for comparision purposes only. Your actual mileage may vary, depending on
speed, weather and trip length; actual highway mileage will most likely be lower.





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