1997 BMW 7 Series Models & Specs

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740iA
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740iA Features & Specs

Specifications

  • Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
  • Engine: 4.4L DOHC EFI 32 valve V8 engine
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline Fuel
  • Fuel Capacity: 22.5 gal.
  • Torque: 310 ft. lbs.
  • Horsepower: 282 hp.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 17/24
  • Transmission: 5 Speed Automatic w/OD,
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Cargo Capacity: 13 cu. ft.
  • Curb Weight: 4255 lbs.
  • Tires: P235/60R16
  • Front Head Room: 37.7"
  • Front Leg Room: 41.9"
  • Wheelbase: 115.4"
  • Length: 196.2"
  • Width: 73.3"
  • Height: 56.5"

Interior Features

  • Driver's seat memory system-inc: 3-memory positions for seat/seatbelt height/ outside mirrors/steering wheel
  • Gathered leather seating surfaces w/leather seat sides/stitched & gathered upper door inserts
  • Pwr 14-way front seats w/4-way pwr-adjustable lumbar support, pwr head restraint
  • Pwr tilt/telescopic steering wheel
  • Steering wheel controls-inc: cruise control, audio system, cellular telephone, air recirculation
  • High-gloss walnut trim-inc: instrument panel, doors, console, shift grip
  • Multi-function display controls-inc: audio system, multi-function clock, ventilation system, onboard computer
  • Rear center armrest w/storage compartment
  • Closeable seatback storage compartments
  • Fully finished trunk-inc: luggage straps, cargo net, drop-down toolkit, pwr soft-close trunklid
  • Dual illuminated visor mirrors
  • Locking glovebox w/swing-out action, rechargeable take-out flashlight
  • Automatic dimming inside rearview mirror
  • Dual front/rear cupholders
  • Pwr windows w/key-off operation, 1-touch lowering & raising of all windows, anti-trapping feature
  • Rear window defroster
  • Electronic cruise control
  • Remote keyless-entry security system w/keyhead remote, remote trunk opening & panic feature, interior motion detector
  • Courtesy lights-inc: fade-in/fade-out feature, remote activation, engine-off auto activation
  • Central locking system w/double-lock anti-theft feature, 2-step unlocking
  • Anti-theft AM/FM stereo radio/cassette audio system w/10 channel/200-watt amplification, 10-speakers, weather band, FM diversity antenna system
  • Active-charcoal ventilation microfilter
  • Check Control vehicle monitor system
  • Electronic analog speedometer/tachometer
  • LCD main/trip odometers
  • Driveaway protection
  • Auto climate control w/separate left/right controls, auto recirculation & heat-at-rest features
  • Auto ventilation system
  • Pre-wiring for CD changer
  • Pre-wiring for BMW cellular phone w/MID controls
  • Map & rear reading lights

Exterior Features

  • Dual pwr/heated outside mirrors
  • Auto tilt-down RH mirror for backing up
  • Intermittent 2-speed windshield wipers-inc: adjustable/car-speed-sensitive wiping interval, single-wipe control, windshield-washer system w/heated washer jets, heated wiper parking area
  • Halogen ellipsoid low beam headlights
  • Halogen free-form foglights
  • Pwr 2-way moonroof-inc: key-off, 1-touch operation, sliding interior shade, wind deflector
  • Body-color bumpers w/hydraulic energy absorbers (damage control to 9-MPH)

Safety Features

  • Hydraulic energy-absorbing bumpers (damage control to 9 MPH)
  • Impact sensor-inc: auto door unlocking, interior lights, hazard flashers
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • Driver & front passenger air bags supplemental restraint system (SRS) w/differentiated deployment system
  • Ergonomic seat belt system-inc: front seatbelt auto height adjustment/inboard anchored rear seatbelts, auto locking retractors on all belts
  • Automatic front seatbelt tensioners
  • Front/rear head restraints
  • Interlocking door anchoring system for side impacts

Mechanical Features

  • 4.4L DOHC EFI 32 valve V8 engine
  • 5-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC)
  • Rear wheel drive
  • Electronic engine-management system w/adaptive knock control, 1-touch starting
  • All season traction
  • Double-pivot strut-type front suspension w/forged aluminum lower arms, variable diameter coil springs
  • 4-link integral rear suspension
  • Twin-tube front/rear gas-pressure shock absorbers
  • Front anti-roll stabilizer bar
  • 235/60HR16 all-season SBR tires
  • 16 X 8.0 cast alloy wheels
  • Full-use spare tire w/alloy wheel
  • Vehicle speed-sensitive variable-assist pwr steering
  • 4-wheel ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes
  • Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • 22.5 gallon fuel tank

Options & Packages

Additional Options

Cold weather pkg ($825)

  • Heated steering wheel
  • Headlamp cleaning system
  • Ski sack
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