1999 BMW 740 740iA specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Beige / Blue
Sand
Gray
Black
Packages
$2,600
Starting MSRP
- 18" x 8.0" front/18" x 9.5" rear M-parallel spoke polished cast alloy wheels
- P235/50ZR18 front/P255/45ZR18 rear performance tires
- performance rear axle/ torque converter
SPORT PKG
$2,600
Starting MSRP
- 18" x 8.0" front/18" x 9.5" rear M-parallel spoke polished cast alloy wheels
- P235/50ZR18 front/P255/45ZR18 rear performance tires
- performance rear axle/ torque converter
- Steptronic manual shift control
- sport suspension
- 18-way contour pwr front sport seats w/adjustable thigh support
$0
Starting MSRP
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Mid-Size |
| Spare Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Size | 16 x 8 in |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 8 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 8 in |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 140 |
| Displacement | 4.4L/268 |
| Engine Type | Gas V8 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 310 @ 3900 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 282 @ 5700 |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Cruising Range - City | 382.50 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 23 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 17 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 517.50 mi |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 2.93 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 4.10 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD, |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.20 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.51 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.57 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Electronic |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.80 |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Anti-Roll Bar |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Four-Link |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.8 x -TBD- in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.8 x -TBD- in |
| Brake ABS System | Four-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Brake Type | Pwr-Assisted |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 22.5 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 16.9 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 38.1 ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.7 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P235/60R16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P235/60R16 |
| Spare Tire Size | P235/60R16 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 4255 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 115.4 in |
| Second Hip Room | 56.6 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.4 in |
| Passenger Volume | 100.3 ft³ |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 73.3 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Length, Overall | 196.2 in |
| Second Head Room | 37.9 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Trunk Volume | 13.0 ft³ |
| Second Shoulder Room | 58.4 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 61.5 in |
| Track Width, Front | 60.9 in |
| Height, Overall | 56.5 in |
| Second Leg Room | 36.7 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.9 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head Room | 37.4 in |
| Front Hip Room | 56.6 in |
| Airbag deployed automatic fuel cut-off | Standard |
| 4.4L (268) DOHC EFI 32 valve V8 engine w/steplessly variable valve timing | Standard |
| Front seat door-mounted chest-area side impact airbags | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/key-off retained pwr, all window 1-touch open/close, anti-trapping pinch protection | Standard |
| Rear center armrest w/storage compartment | Standard |
| Electronic analog tachometer | Standard |
| Ergonomic seat belt system-inc: front seatbelt automatic height adjustment/ inboard anchored rear seatbelts, automatic locking retractors on all belts | Standard |
| Child seat restraint automatic locking retractors on all belts | Standard |
| Automatic programmable active-charcoal ventilation microfilter system | Standard |
| Automatic climate control w/separate left/right controls, automatic recirculation, key-off heat-at-rest | Standard |
| Dual front/rear cupholders | Standard |
| CD changer/cellular phone pre-wiring | Standard |
| Pwr 14-way front bucket seats w/4-way pwr-adjust lumbar support/head restraint | Standard |
| Impact sensor-inc: automatic door unlocking, interior lights, hazard flashers | Standard |
| Multi-information display-inc: audio system, multi-function clock, ventilation system, onboard computer, cellular phone | Standard |
| Central locking system w/double-lock anti-theft, 2-step key-in-lock windows/sunroof open/close | Standard |
| Front door closeable storage compartments | Standard |
| 3-setting driver memory-inc: driver seat, seatbelt height, outside mirrors, steering wheel | Standard |
| High-gloss walnut trim-inc: instrument panel, doors, console, shift grip | Standard |
| P235/60HR16 all-season SBR tires | Standard |
| 4-link integral rear suspension w/coil springs | Standard |
| All season traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control | Standard |
| Side impact interlocking door anchoring system | Standard |
| Programmable daytime running lights | Standard |
| 9-MPH body-color hydraulic energy-absorbing bumpers | Standard |
| Automatic dimming inside rearview mirror | Standard |
| Front/rear head restraints | Standard |
| Pwr tilt/slide glass moonroof-inc: key-off retained pwr, 1-touch open/close, sliding interior sunshade, wind deflector | Standard |
| Automatic front seatbelt tensioners/force limiters | Standard |
| Closeable seatback storage compartments | Standard |
| Halogen fog lights | Standard |
| 4-wheel ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes w/Dynamic Brake Control | Standard |
| Front/rear passenger assist handles | Standard |
| Locking glovebox w/swing-out action, rechargeable take-out flashlight, remote locking | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
| Microchip dynamic encoded key anti-theft driveaway protection | Standard |
| Dual pwr heated outside mirrors w/right-side automatic reverse tilt-down | Standard |
| Driver/front passenger air bags supplemental restraint system (SRS) w/dual-threshold deployment system | Standard |
| Vehicle speed-sensitive variable-assist pwr steering | Standard |
| 16" X 8.0" cross spoke cast alloy wheels | Standard |
| Alarm system w/remote keyhead operation, interior motion detector | Standard |
| Dual illuminated visor mirrors | Standard |
| Intermittent 2-speed windshield wipers-inc: adjustable/car-speed-sensitive wiping interval, single-wipe control, windshield-washer system w/heated washer jets, heated wiper parking area | Standard |
| All season traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control | Standard |
| Front/rear floor mats | Standard |
| 22.5 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Double-pivot strut-type front suspension w/forged aluminum lower arms, variable diameter coil springs | Standard |
| Electronic engine-management system w/adaptive knock control/1-touch starting | Standard |
| Rear window defroster | Standard |
| Front seat side impact tube-deployed head protection system (HPS) | Standard |
| 3-channel universal home security/garage door/gate transmitter | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Front/rear map/reading lights | Standard |
| Steering wheel controls-inc: cruise control, audio system, cellular telephone, air recirculation | Standard |
| Illuminated door handles, ground illumination | Standard |
| 9-MPH body-color hydraulic energy-absorbing bumpers | Standard |
| Front stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Check Control vehicle monitor system w/pictogram display | Standard |
| Rear seat backrest first aid kit | Standard |
| Trunklid mounted drop-down toolkit | Standard |
| 5-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC) | Standard |
| Pwr tilt/telescopic leather steering wheel w/entry/exit automatic tilt up/away | Standard |
| LCD main/trip odometers | Standard |
| Integrated deployment-inc: safety belt tensioners, airbags, post impact safety measures | Standard |
| Fully finished trunk-inc: luggage straps, cargo net, pwr soft-close trunklid | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry w/keyhead multi-function remote, remote trunk opening, panic button alarm, 2-step unlocking, windows/sunroof open/close | Standard |
| Anti-theft AM/FM stereo radio/cassette audio system w/10-channel amplifier, 10-speakers, weather band, FM diversity antenna system | Standard |
| Full-size spare tire w/alloy wheel | Standard |
| Twin-tube front/rear gas-pressure shock absorbers | Standard |
| City 17/hwy 23 (4.4L engine/5-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Halogen low beam headlights | Standard |
| Programmable daytime running lights | Standard |
| Gathered leather seating surfaces w/leather seat sides/stitched & gathered upper door inserts | Standard |
| Courtesy lights-inc: fade-in/fade-out, remote activation, engine-off automatic activation | Standard |
| Child-safety rear door locks | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
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