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BMW E38 L7  

1997-1998, Germany

engines/performance

engines:
years cyl./valv. compr. displacement

power

  specific fuel torque  
97-98: V12/24V 10.0:1 5379cc.(328ci)

326DIN-hp

@5000rpm

60.6 hp/l EFI 361lb-ft. (490Nm)

@2200rpm

performance:
engine topspeed 0-50mph 0-62mph 0-100mph 0-124mph

1/4mile

mileage (US-gallon)
5.4l326hp: 250kph/155mph ?s 7.0s ?s ?s

?s@?mph/?kph

13.0-14.0 l/100km16.8-18.1 mpg

tyres/transmission

tyres front/rear: 235/60 WR16
transmission/drive wheel: 5-speed automatic/RWD

dimensions/weight

length x width x height: 5370 x 1859 x 1420 mm (211.4 x 73.2 x 55.9 in)
wheelbase - tread f/r: 3320 mm - 1549/1570 mm (130.7 in - 61.0/61.8 in)
some calculations: base aera: 9.98 m² (107.5 sq.ft.) - frontal aera: 2.21 m² (23.8 sq.ft.) - LxWxH: 14.18 m³ (500.6 cu.ft.)
aerodynamics: coefficient of drag (cd): 0.32 - drag area: 0.707 m² / 7.61 sq.ft.
weight: 2220 kg (4894 lb)
power/weight-ratio: 6.8 kg/hp (15.0 lb/hp) 147 hp/ton

price/production

base-price: 250,000 DM (1997) 
production: 899 (all L7 1997-2001)

   

The BMW E38 replaced the E32 7-series, it was the third 7-series generation and the first avaiable with Diesel-engines.
The BMW L7 was a very exclusive variation of the BMW E38 7-series, with an extendes wheelbase and more luxury equipment.

Pictures taken at the "Technoclassica 2010" in Essen, Germany
 
  BMW E38 L7 1997-1998   BMW E38 L7 1997-1998   BMW E38 L7 1997-1998  
             
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