Summary & Specs
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There are drawbacks to the 740i Sport. The ride is firmer than that of its standard siblings, and the lower final drive ratio exacts a penalty of two miles per gallon in both the city and highway EPA tests. The Sport Package adds $2,600 to the $62,970 list price of a 740i, but also requires a $1,700 gas guzzler tax. One can also add options including a $1,100 cold weather package (heated front seats and steering wheel, headlamp washers and ski bag), an $1,800 premium sound system, rear side-impact airbags (front side airbags and head protection system are standard), and $2,600 break-resistant security glass.
Like other BMWs, the 740i comes with free scheduled maintenance for 3 years or 36,000 miles.
It's hardly inexpensive, but it's the perfect luxury sedan for the enthusiast. After all, sometimes you need that back seat that the M Coupe just doesn't have.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Luxury Cars |
| Editor |
John Matras |
| Model Lineup |
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| Engines (standard) |
4.4-liter dohc 32v V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) |
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| Transmissions (optional) |
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| Safety Equipment (standard) |
Dual front-impact airbags w/dual-threshold deployment, front safety belts w/automatic height adjustment, automatic tensioners & force limiters, front-seat head protection system, front seat side-impact air bags, battery safety terminal, Coded Driveaway Protection. |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
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| Basic Warranty |
4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Dingolfing, Germany |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-334-4BMW |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.bmwusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$62,970 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Sport Package |
| Standard Equipment |
(Sport Package) Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, Dynamic Stability Control, Dynamic Brake Control, vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist power steering, automatic dual-zone air conditioning, AM/FM/cassette stereo, power windows, mirrors and locks, remote keyless entry, auto tilt-down right-side mirror, cruise control, intermittent wipers, heated outside mirrors and windshield wipers, integrated garage door opener, floor mats, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror, leather upholstery with 16-way power sport front seats, power moonroof, sport-tuned suspension, light alloy wheels, performance tires, power-adjustable steering column |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
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| Destination Charge |
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| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$67,270 |
| Layout |
rear-wheel drive |
| Horse Power |
282 @ 5400 |
| Torque |
324 @ 3700 |
| Fuel Economy |
15/21 |
| Wheelbase |
115.4 |
| Length/Width/Height |
196.2/73.3/56.3 |
| Track Front/Rear |
61.1/61.6 |
| Turning Radius |
38.1 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
37.4/NA/41.9 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
37.9/NA/36.7 |
| Trunk Volume |
13.0 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
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| Front Suspension |
Independent |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
4255 |
| Stock Tires |
P235/50ZR-18; P255/45ZR-18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc |
| Fuel Capacity |
22.5 |