2001 BMW 7-Series Review Summary & Specs
740i Sedan
The ultimate enthusiast's luxury sedan.
Summary & Specs
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BMW's 7 Series sedans are wonderful luxury cars. The 740iA comes with an optional Sport Package that provides terrific handling.
The 740i Sport is 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 |
740iA ($62,900); 740iL ($66,900); 750iL ($92,100) |
| Engines (standard) |
4.4-liter dohc 32v V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) |
282-hp 4.4-liter dohc 32v V8; 326-hp 5.4-liter 48v V12 |
| Transmissions (optional) |
5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
dual front-impact airbags w/dual-threshold deployment, front safety belts w/automatic height adjustment, automatic tensioners and force limiters, front-seat head protection system, front seat side-impact air bags standard |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
rear-seat side-impact airbags |
| 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 |
740iA ($62,900) |
| Standard Equipment |
(Sport) 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, rain-sensing windshield wipers, headlight washers, 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, Xenon low-beam headlamps, onboard navigation |
| Destination Charge |
570 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Sport Package ($2,800); cold weather package ($1,100) includes heated front seats and steering wheel, headlamp washers and ski bag; rear side-impact airbags ($550) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
1700 |
| Price as Tested |
$69,620 |
| 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 |
|
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
37.9/NA/36.7 |
| Trunk Volume |
13.0 |
| Payload |
|
| Towing Capacity |
|
| Front Suspension |
Independent |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent |
| Ground Clearance |
|
| Curb Weight |
4255 |
| Stock Tires |
P235/50ZR-18 / P255/45ZR-18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc w/ ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
22.5 |