THE GLOBAL CAR CATALOG

BMW 7 Series Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1986–1994) — Second Generation

The second generation of the BMW 7 Series brought a more modern take on the full-size luxury sedan, offered in standard Sedan and long-wheelbase Sedan Long bodies built around rear-wheel drive and smooth, quiet cruising.

← All BMW models

16 modificationsAll supplied years

BMW 7 Series Engines and Transmissions

Every BMW 7 Series engine here is gasoline and sends power rearward. Smooth six-cylinder units, such as the 735iL 3.4 MT with its manual transmission, suit relaxed touring, while the 740i 4.0 AT and twelve-cylinder 750i 5.0 AT pair effortless torque with an automatic for quieter, easier motorway progress.

Sedan — BMW 7 Series Engines and Transmissions

Sedan BMW 7 Series Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
730i 3.0 ATGasoline2986 cm³197 hp145 kW260 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
730i 3.0 MTGasoline2986 cm³197 hp145 kW260 N⋅mManualRWD
730i 3.0 ATGasoline2996 cm³188 hp138 kW260 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
730i 3.0 MTGasoline2996 cm³188 hp138 kW260 N⋅mManualRWD
730i 3.0 ATGasoline2997 cm³218 hp160 kW290 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
730i 3.0 MTGasoline2997 cm³218 hp160 kW290 N⋅mManualRWD
735i 3.4 MTGasoline3430 cm³211 hp155 kW305 N⋅mManualRWD
735i 3.4 ATGasoline3430 cm³211 hp155 kW305 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
735i 3.4 MTGasoline3430 cm³220 hp162 kW305 N⋅mManualRWD
735i 3.4 ATGasoline3430 cm³220 hp162 kW305 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
740i 4.0 ATGasoline3982 cm³286 hp210 kW400 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
750i 5.0 ATGasoline4988 cm³300 hp221 kW450 N⋅mAutomaticRWD

Sedan Long — BMW 7 Series Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Long BMW 7 Series Engines and Transmissions
ModificationEngine typeEngine capacityMaximum powerMaximum power, kwMaximum torque N⋅mTransmissionType of drive
735iL 3.4 MTGasoline3430 cm³211 hp155 kW305 N⋅mManualRWD
735iL 3.4 ATGasoline3430 cm³211 hp155 kW305 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
740iL 4.0 ATGasoline3982 cm³286 hp210 kW400 N⋅mAutomaticRWD
750iL 5.0 ATGasoline4988 cm³300 hp220 kW450 N⋅mAutomaticRWD

BMW 7 Series Dimensions

Sedan — BMW 7 Series Dimensions

Sedan BMW 7 Series Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
730i 3.0 AT4910 mm1844 mm1412 mm2832 mm1620 kg2150 kg140 mm
730i 3.0 MT4910 mm1844 mm1412 mm2832 mm1600 kg2130 kg140 mm
730i 3.0 AT4910 mm1844 mm1412 mm2832 mm1600 kg2150 kg120 mm
730i 3.0 MT4910 mm1844 mm1412 mm2832 mm1600 kg2130 kg120 mm
730i 3.0 AT4910 mm1844 mm1412 mm2832 mm1730 kg2250 kg120 mm
730i 3.0 MT4910 mm1844 mm1412 mm2832 mm1700 kg2220 kg120 mm
735i 3.4 MT4910 mm1844 mm1412 mm2832 mm1660 kg2150 kg140 mm
735i 3.4 AT4910 mm1844 mm1412 mm2832 mm1680 kg2150 kg140 mm
735i 3.4 MT4910 mm1844 mm1412 mm2832 mm1600 kg2150 kg140 mm
735i 3.4 AT4910 mm1844 mm1412 mm2832 mmNot provided2150 kg140 mm
740i 4.0 AT4910 mm1844 mm1412 mm2832 mm1790 kg2310 kg120 mm
750i 5.0 AT4910 mm1844 mm1412 mm2832 mm1830 kg2320 kg140 mm

Sedan Long — BMW 7 Series Dimensions

Sedan Long BMW 7 Series Dimensions
ModificationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weightMax weightGround clearance, minimum
735iL 3.4 MT5024 mm1844 mm1400 mm2947 mm1600 kg2150 kg120 mm
735iL 3.4 AT5024 mm1844 mm1400 mm2947 mm1630 kg2170 kg120 mm
740iL 4.0 AT5024 mm1844 mm1400 mm2947 mm1830 kg2350 kg140 mm
750iL 5.0 AT5024 mm1844 mm1400 mm2947 mm1860 kg2380 kg120 mm

BMW 7 Series Cargo Space

Sedan — BMW 7 Series Cargo Space

Sedan BMW 7 Series Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
730i 3.0 AT501 l
730i 3.0 MT501 l
730i 3.0 AT501 l
730i 3.0 MT501 l
730i 3.0 AT501 l
730i 3.0 MT501 l
735i 3.4 MT501 l
735i 3.4 AT501 l
735i 3.4 MT501 l
735i 3.4 AT501 l
740i 4.0 AT501 l
750i 5.0 AT501 l

Sedan Long — BMW 7 Series Cargo Space

Sedan Long BMW 7 Series Cargo Space
ModificationTrunk volume min
735iL 3.4 MT501 l
735iL 3.4 AT501 l
740iL 4.0 AT501 l
750iL 5.0 AT501 l