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    740il Features & Specs

    Explore the features & specs of BMW 7 Series 740il

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    Engine specs, power, and efficiency

    Handling & Mechanics

    Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality

    Exterior & Dimensions

    Design, size, and presence on the road

    Interior

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    740il

    4.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

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    Ashtray

    Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Cigar Lighter

    Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
    Location: Front Seats
    Illuminated Rear Seat Lighter: yes
    Location: Rear Seats

    Courtesy Lights

    Delayed Fade: yes
    Number of Door Switches: 4

    Cruise Control

    Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes

    Illuminated Entry System

    Interior: yes

    Memorised Adjustment

    Door Mirror Position: yes
    Number of Memorised Driver Seat Positions: 3
    Adjustment Settings: 3
    Wheel Position: yes

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger

    Catalytic Converter

    Type: 3-Way

    Emission Control Level

    Standard Met: Adr 79/01

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 92
    Engine (cc): 4398
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 4.4
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 8
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 82.7
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Additional Fuel Types

    Fuel Types: Unleaded

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 25.1
    Main Capacity (L): 95
    Main Type: Total

    Clock

    Type: Digital

    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes

    External Temperature

    Type: Digital Display

    Fuel Economy Indicator

    Type: Gauge

    Instrument Cluster

    Message Display: yes
    Type: Analogue

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Warning Light

    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Fuel Consumption

    AS 2877 Combined (L/100km): 0
    AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 0
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.3
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 28
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 16.3
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 14

    Fuel Economy

    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 16.3
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 8.3

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 to 1000 m: 27.6
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7.4
    Acceleration 0 to 60 mph: 0
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
    Maximum Speed (mph): 155

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 286
    Maximum Power (kW): 210
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 420
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3900

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    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Engine Management

    Transmission

    1st Gear Ratio: 3.55
    2nd Gear Ratio: 2.24
    3rd Gear Ratio: 1.54
    4th Gear Ratio: 1
    5th Gear Ratio: 0.79
    6th Gear Ratio: 0
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Low High Ratio: 0
    Manual Mode: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Reverse Gear Ratio: 3.68
    Type: Automatic

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Power Steering

    Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes

    Steering Wheel

    Electric Adjustment: yes
    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Suspension Levelling

    Location: Rear
    Rear Operation: Automatic

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5

    Body Side Molding

    Colour of Body Side Moulding: Black/Grey
    Size of Body Side Molding: Narrow

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sedan
    Local Body Type: Sedan

    Chrome Bright Trim

    Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows: yes
    Bright Chrome Trim on Bumpers: yes
    Bright Chrome Trim on Side of Body: yes

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Full
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised

    Spoiler

    Front Spoiler Colour: Black
    Location: Front

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Front Bumper Rubbing Strip: yes
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear
    Rear Bumper Rubbing Strip: yes

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 0
    Rear Seat Down (L): 0
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 0
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 0
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 17.7
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 500

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11600
    Front Track (in): 61.1
    Front Track (mm): 1552
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 38.1
    Overall Height (in): 56.1
    Overall Height (mm): 1425
    Overall Length (in): 201.7
    Overall Length (mm): 5124
    Overall Width (in): 73.3
    Overall Width (mm): 1862
    Rear Track (in): 61.7
    Rear Track (mm): 1568
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 0
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 0
    Wheelbase (in): 120.9
    Wheelbase (mm): 3070

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 38.9
    Front Headroom (mm): 988
    Rear Headroom (in): 38.3
    Rear Headroom (mm): 972
    Front Hip Room (in): 60
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1523
    Rear Hip Room (in): 60.5
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1536
    Front Leg Room (in): 41.9
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1063
    Rear Leg Room (in): 42.1
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 1069
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 56.4
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1432
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 58.4
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1483

    Exterior Door Handles

    Color: Body Colour

    Headlight Control

    Auto Off With Ignition: yes
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Configuration: Quad
    Lens Type: Ellipsoidal

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery

    Material: Cloth/Felt

    Sunroof

    Front Sunroof Location: Front
    Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
    Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
    Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
    Front Sunroof Type: Steel

    Blind

    Location: Rear
    Rear Blind Type: Electric

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Headlight Cleaners

    Cleaners Type: High Pressure

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
    Safety Operation for Front Power Windows: yes
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    Safety Operation for Rear Power Windows: yes

    Rear View Mirror Camera

    Auto Dimming: yes

    Sun Visors

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2175
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4795
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2470
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5445
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1970
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4343

    Antenna

    Type: Element

    Audio Anti-Theft Protection

    Type: Code

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
    Disc Autochanger: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    RDS: yes
    System Type: Stereo

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 10

    Door Panel Trim

    Carpet On Lower Door Panel: yes
    Material: Leather

    Floor Covering

    Load Area: Textile
    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile

    Load Area Side Covering

    Type: Textile

    Luxury Trim

    Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Electric Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Front Seat Center Armrest

    Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box: yes

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Console

    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Lidded
    Floor Type: Full

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Location: Rear Seats

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Location: Rear

    Glove Compartment

    Illuminated: yes
    Lid: yes
    Lockable: yes

    Seat Back Storage

    Location: Front

    Air Conditioning

    CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes

    Secondary Ventilation Controls

    Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat

    Ventilation System

    Digital Display: yes
    Micro Filter: yes
    Number of Fan Speeds: Variable
    Push Button Heater Controls: yes
    Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
    Recirculation Setting: yes
    Temperature Controls On Steering Wheel: yes
    Thermostatic Heating: yes

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Interior Monitoring: yes
    Peripheral: yes
    Remote Operation: yes

    Power Locks

    Includes Dead Bolt: yes
    Includes Fuel Filler Door: yes
    Includes Power Windows: yes
    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Internal Switch: yes
    Operation: Remote

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