BMW 7 Series - Generation 3 (1995-2002)

BMW 7 SERIES (1995-2002)

During BMW's early years, this vehicle can be had through indent order, as well as being the first BMW to be offered with a diesel engine. Gasoline models are available in either short or long wheelbase models.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	740i/740iL	735i/735iL	725Tdi
Years Available	1995-June 2002	1995-June 2002	1996-2000
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	M60B40 4.0 DOHC 32V V8 (1995-1997) or M62B44 4.4 DOHC 32V V8 (1998-2002)	M62TUB35 3.5 DOHC 32V V8	M51D25TU OL 2.5 24V I6
Horsepower	282hp @ 5,800rpm (4.0, 1995-1997) or 282hp @ 5,700rpm (4.4, 1998-2002)	238hp @ 5,800rpm	141hp @ 4,600rpm
Torque	406Nm @ 4,500rpm (4.0, 1995-1997) or 420Nm @ 3,900rpm (4.4, 1998-2002)	345Nm @ 3,800rpm	280Nm @ 2,200rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Diesel
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Turbo Diesel
Transmission	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	85 Liters	85 Liters	85 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,984mm (740i) or 5,124mm (740iL)	4,984mm (735i) or 5,124mm (735iL)	4,984mm
Width	1,862mm	1,862mm	1,862mm
Height	1,425mm (740i) or 1,435mm (740iL)	1,425mm (735i) or 1,435mm (735iL)	1,425mm
Wheelbase	2,930mm (740i) or 3,070mm (740iL)	2,930mm (735i) or 3,070mm (735iL)	2,930mm
Curb Weight	1,710kg (740i) or 2,185kg (740iL)	1,710kg (735i) or 2,185kg (735iL)	1,710kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut with Air Suspension	McPherson Strut with Air Suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi Link	Multi Link with Air Suspension	Multi Link with Air Suspension
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Tires	225/55 R16	235/60 R16	235/60 R16
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Automatic Stability and Traction Control	Yes, Automatic Stability and Traction Control	Yes, Automatic Stability and Traction Control
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	Reverse Parking Sensors
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	None	None	None
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver and Front Passenger	Power, Driver and Front Passenger	Power, Driver and Front Passenger
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	Burr Walnut Interio Accents
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic, Four Zone	Automatic, Four Zone	Automatic, Four Zone
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette/10 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/10 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/10 CD
Speakers	10	10	10
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES	Engine upgraded to a 4.4 V8 in 1999.
RIVALS	Jaguar XJ, Mercedes Benz S Class