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Vehicles›Make›BMW›Model›7 Series

1996 BMW 7 Series

Germany Gasoline RWD SedanUpdated Aug 26, 2026

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Features Safety & Security Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1996
Make: BMW
Model: 7 Series
Body Style: Sedan
Generation: E38
Seats: 5
Doors: 4
Fuel: Gasoline
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: Automatic, 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 750i Automatic
Engine Configuration: V
Power (hp): 326 hp
Power (kW): 240 kW
Torque: 490 Nm (361 lb-ft)
Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
0–60 mph: 6.3 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h: 6.6 seconds
Displacement: 5,379 cc

Dimensions

Length: 4,984 mm (196.2 in)
Width: 1,862 mm (73.3 in)
Height: 1,425 mm (56.1 in)
Wheelbase: 2,930 mm (115.4 in)
Curb weight: 1,960 kg (4,321 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 5,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 3,900 rpm

Engine Fluids

Synthetic Oil (viscosity): 0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
Engine Oil, Volume: 8 litres

Engine Configuration

Bore: 85 mm (3.3 in)
Stroke: 79 mm (3.1 in)
Compression Ratio: 10 :1
Engine Configuration: V-Engine
Synchronization: Timing Chain
Engine Placement: Front
Type of Combustion Engine: Piston

Service Intervals

Brake Fluid: 2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter: 15,000 km / 1 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Automatic, 5-speed

Brakes

Front Brakes: Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes: Disc Brakes

Front Brakes

Cooling: Ventilated

Suspensions

Spring, Front: Coil
Spring, Rear: Coil

Suspension, Front

Independent: Double Wishbone

Suspension, Rear

Independent: Multi-link

Fuel

General

Tank Volume: 95 litres

Fuel Consumption NEDC

City: 21.2 litres / 100 km
Highway: 10.2 litres / 100 km
Combined: 14.2 litres / 100 km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front: 1,552 mm (61.1 in)
Track, Rear: 1,568 mm (61.7 in)
Turning Circle: 11.6 m
Ground Clearance: 120 mm (4.7 in)

Weight

Gross Weight: 2,495 kg (5,501 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%: 2,100 kg (4,630 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked: 750 kg (1,653 lb)
Cargo Capacity: 535 kg (1,179 lb)
Max Roof Load: 75 kg (165 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Sedan
Pillars: A-C
Chassis Construction: Unibody

Doors

Front Doors: Conventional
Rear Doors: Conventional

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Mirror Type: Conventional
Adjustments: Electrical
House Colour: Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side: Aspheric

Windows

Window Lifts, Front: Powered
Window Lifts, Rear: Powered
Heated Windows: Rear
Tinted Windows: Optional

Windows › Tinted Windows

Second Row: Optional
Rear Window: Optional

Other Equipment

Sunroof: Optional
Normal Roof: Yes
Antenna: Optional

Lights

Main Beam: Halogen
Low Beam: Halogen

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts: 5 pcs
Bolt Distance: 120
Nut/Bolt Dimensions: M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front: 72.6
Central Bore (CB), rear: 72.6
Fastening Type: Lug Bolts
Tightening Torque: 115 Nm
Rim Material: Steel
Rim Type: Disc Wheel

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Speedometer: Analogue
Tachometer: Analogue
Fuel Gauge: Analogue

Climate Control

Climate Control: Automatic
Micro Filter: Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator: Yes
Controls: Buttons

Connectivity

Radio: AM
FM

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Yes

Lights

Read Light: Front
Rear
Guide Light: Yes

Other Equipment

Make-up Mirror: Driver Side
Passenger Side
Carpets: Yes

Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror

Make-up Light: Driver
Passenger

Other Equipment › Carpets

Material: Textile
Colour: Black

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel: Optional
Heated: Optional
Power Steering: Yes
Adjustments: Tilt
Telescope
Number of Spokes: 3
Colour: Black
Channels: Optional
Volume: Optional
Mute Audio: Optional

Trunk

Rear Trunk: Yes
Light: Yes

Rear Trunk

Volume: 500 litres

Design

Interior Decor Material: Plastic
Transmission Knob Material: Plastic

Seats

Colour & Material

Seat Colour: Black

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Depth: Powered
Seat Height: Powered
Cushion Tilt: Powered
Headrest, Height: Manual

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Seat Depth: Powered
Seat Height: Powered
Backrest Angle: Powered
Headrest, Height: Manual

Second Seat Row

Number of Seats: 3
Type of Seat: Adult

Features

Accessories

Warning Triangle: Yes
First Aid Kit: Yes

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Type of Belt

Three-Point-Belt: Front Seats

Seat Belt Colour: Black

Feature

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Seat Belt Reminder

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Belt Pretensioner

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Brake Systems

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Yes

Other Features

Immobiliser: Yes
Anti-theft Alarm: Yes
Central Locking: Remote

Airbags

Frontal Airbag: Driver: Yes
Passenger: Yes
Rear: -

Child Protection

Isofix: Passenger: -
Rear: Yes

Other

Identification

VIN Location

Engine Compartment, Bulkhead: Right
Engine Compartment, Inner Wing: Right
Left Side Casing of Window: Yes

Car Classification

American Classification: Full-Size Luxury Car
British Classification: Luxury Car
Australian Classification: Upper Large Car
European Segment: F-Segment
Car.info Classification: Luxury Car

Spare Parts BETA

Bulb Types

Low Beam: D2S (xenon)
H1
Main Beam: H7
Fog Light, Front: H3
Fog Light, Rear: BA15s (P21W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front: W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light: BA15s (P21W)
Reversing Light: BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front: BA15s (P21W)
BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Side: W2.1×9.5d (W5W | WY5W)
Turn Indicators, Rear: BA15s (P21W)
BAU15s (PY21W)
License Plate Light: SV8.5 (C5W)

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Body

Sedan

Variant

7 Series Sedan Generations5 of 14

Year

Powertrain

Horsepower

326 hp

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel

Transmission

Gasoline