1997 BMW 7 Series 740iA
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- Photo: 1999 BMW 728i 2.8 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: 1999 BMW 728i 2.8 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2000 BMW 740iL, Rear Left, 05-04-2021 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1997 BMW 7 Series 740iA is a 282-hp 4.4-liter V8 with a 5-speed automatic w/od,. It starts at $60,850 MSRP.
It makes 282 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 310 lb-ft of torque at 3900 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway.
The 7 Series measures 196.2 inches long on a 115.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,255 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $60,850 ($123,217 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Gas V8 |
| Displacement | 4.4 L |
| Horsepower | 282 hp @ 5,700 rpm |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Automatic w/OD, |
| 1st Gear | 3.55 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.24 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.54 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.79 |
| Reverse | 3.68 |
| Final Drive | 2.93 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 22.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Four-Link |
| Turning Diameter | 38.1 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.8 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.8 x - TBD - |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 8 |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 8 |
| Tires Front | P235/60R16 |
| Tires Rear | P235/60R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 196.2 in |
| Width | 73.3 in |
| Height | 56.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.4 in |
| Front Track | 61.1 in |
| Rear Track | 61.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,255 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 58.4 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 BMW 7 SERIES.
2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1997 BMW 7 SERIES
Owner Complaints
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 BMW 7 SERIES. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1997 BMW 7 SERIES. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.