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2008 BMW 7-Series Specifications
| Powertrain | |||
| Powertrain | Internal Combustion | ||
| Engine | |||
| Configuration | V | ||
| Head Material | Aluminum | ||
| Block Material | Aluminum | ||
| Cylinders | 8 | 12 | |
| Displacement (cc) | 4799 | 5972 | |
| Bore (mm) | 93.0 | 89.0 | |
| Stroke (mm) | 88.3 | 80.0 | |
| Max. Power (bhp) | 360 | 438 | |
| Max. Power @RPM | 6300 | 6000 | |
| Max. Torque (lbft) | 360 | 444 | |
| Max. Torque @RPM | 3400 | 3950 | |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 11.3 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
| Forward Gears | 6 | ||
| Ratios | 4.17 / 2.34 / 1.52 / 1.14 / 0.87 / 0.69 | ||
| Reverse Gear Ratio | 3.40 | ||
| Driveline | |||
| Driven Wheels | RWD | ||
| Final Drive Ratio | 3.38 | 3.15 | |
| Body | |||
| Generic Type | Car | ||
| No Side Doors | 4 | ||
| Vehicle Size | Large | ||
| Convertible Top | No | ||
| Exterior Dimensions | |||
| Curb Weight (lb) | 4486 | 4552 | 4905 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 117.7 | 123.2 | |
| Height - Body (in) | 58.7 | 58.4 | |
| Width - Body (in) | 74.9 | ||
| Length (in) | 198.4 | 203.9 | |
| Front Track (in) | 62.1 | ||
| Rear Track (in) | 62.8 | ||
| Coefficient of Drag | 0.29 | ||
| Chassis | |||
| Chassis Type | Unitized Body/Frame | ||
| Engine Position | Front | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front Suspension - Type | MacPherson strut/lower arm | ||
| Rear Suspension - Type | Multilink | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Front Brakes - Type | Vented Disc | ||
| Rear Brakes - Type | Vented Disc | ||
| Diameter - Front (in) | 13.7 | ||
| Diameter - Rear (in) | 13.6 | ||
| ABS | Std | ||
| Traction Control | Std | ||
| Stability Control | Std | ||
| Steering | |||
| Steering Type | Rack-and-Pinion | ||
| Turns Lock-to-Lock | 3.07 | ||
| Turning Circle (ft) | 39.7 | 41.3 | |
| Wheels / Tires | |||
| Tire Size F (,R) | 245/50R18 | 245/45R19,275/40R19 | |
| Seating | |||
| Rows of Seats | 2 | ||
| Max. Passenger Capacity | 5 | ||
| Interior Dimensions | |||
| Head Room - 1st Row (in) | 39.2 | ||
| Head Room - 2nd Row (in) | 38.5 | ||
| Shlder Room - 1st Row (in) | 59.3 | ||
| Shlder Room - 2nd Row (in) | 58.7 | 58.9 | |
| Leg Room - 1st Row (in) | 41.3 | ||
| Leg Room - 2nd Row (in) | 37.2 | 43.4 | |
| Seating Positions - 1st Row | 2 | ||
| Seating Positions - 2nd Row | 3 | ||
| Cargo Volume (cu ft) | 18 | ||
| Utility | |||
| Cargo Configuration | Trunk | ||
| Fuel Economy | |||
| EPA City (mpg) | 15 | 13 | |
| EPA Hwy (mpg) | 23 | 20 | |
| Fuel Capacity (gallons) (gal) | 23.3 | ||
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