1998 BMW 740I Owners Manual

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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
Technical data
Index Advanced technology
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Owner service procedures
Engine specifications194
Dimensions195
Weights196
Capacities197
Electrical system198
Drive belts198

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BMW 740i/L BMW 750iL
Displacement
Number of cylinderscu in (cm
3) 268.4 (4398)
8328.2 (5379)
12
Max. output
at engine speedhp
rpm282
5700326
5000
Maximum torque
at engine speedft
lb (Nm)
rpm310 (420)
3900361 (490)
3900
Compression ratioe10.0 10.0
Stroke/Bore in (mm) 3.26/3.62 (82.7/92.0) 3.11/3.35 (79/85)
Fuel-injection system Digital-electronic engine-management system
Engine specifications

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380us663
All dimensions are given in inches (mm).
Min. turning circle dia.: BMW 740iL/750iL 40.0 ft (12.2 m), BMW 740i 38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Dimensions

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Weights
BMW 740i BMW 740iL BMW 750iL
Curb weight (with driver, ready for operation, full tank of fuel, options not included)
lbs. (kg) 4255 (1930) 4289 (1945) 4549 (2065)
Approved gross vehicle weight lbs. (kg) 5313 (2410) 5347 (2425) 5606 (2545)
Approved front axle weight lbs. (kg) 2590 (1175) 2602 (1180) 2690 (1220)
Approved rear axle weight lbs. (kg) 2910 (1320) 2933 (1330) 3040 (1380)
Maximum load capacity lbs. (kg) 1058 (480) 1058 (480) 1058 (480)
Approved maximum roof load lbs. (kg) 220 (100) 220 (100) 220 (100)
Permitted axle loads and permitted total vehicle weight may not be exceeded.
Luggage compartment capacity cu ft (liters) 17.7 (500) 17.7 (500) 17.7 (500)

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Capacities
Notes
Fuel tank
Reserve gal. (liters)
gal. (liters)approx. 22.5 (approx. 85) – BMW 740i/L
approx. 25.1 (approx. 95) – BMW 750iL
approx. 2.6 (approx. 10.0) – BMW 740i/L
approx. 3.2 (approx. 12.0) – BMW 750iLFuel specification: Refer to
page 25
Windshield washer
incl. headlamp-washing systemquarts (liters)
quarts (liters)approx. 4.7 (approx. 4.5)
approx. 6.5 (approx. 6.0)For details: Refer to page 128
Cooling system including
heater circuitquarts (liters) 13.2 (12.5) – BMW 740i/L
13.7 (13.0) – BMW 750iLFor details: Refer to page 130
Engine oil and filter change quarts (liters) 7.9 (7.5) – BMW 740i/L
8.5 (8.0) – BMW 750iLApproved HD oil for gasoline
engines. Specifications: Refer
to page 144
Automatic transmission – – Lifetime fluid, no fluid change
required
Differential quarts (liters) 1.7 (1.6) Approved hypoid gear oil
(specifications are available
from any BMW center)

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Electrical system Drive beltsBatteryBMW 740i/L: 12 V, 110 Ah
BMW 750iL: 12 V, 55 Ah
12 V, 110 AhSpark plugsNGK BKR 6 EQUP or
Bosch FGR 7 DQP
This spark ignition system meets all re-
quirements of the Canadian Interfer-
ence-Causing Equipment Regulations.BMW 740i/L
Water pump – AC generator -
power steering
V-belt 7 K x 1635
A/C compressor
V-belt 5 K x 1004
BMW 750iL
AC generator – power steering
V-belt 7 K x 1045
Coolant pump – air conditioner
compressor
V-belt 6 K x 1190
You can obtain Original BMW
Parts and Accessories, as well as
professional advice from your autho-
rized BMW center.<

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