2001 BMW 740i Specifications

Specifications

1998 1999 2000 2001

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	1994 - 2001
Price :	$53,660
Weight :	4250 lbs \| 1927.768 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	4000 cc \| 244.1 cu in. \| 4.0 L.
Power :	290 HP (213.44 KW)
Torque :	295 Ft-Lbs (400 NM)

V 8
Displacement :	4400 cc \| 268.5 cu in. \| 4.4 L.
Power :	268 BHP (197.248 KW)
Torque :	310 Ft-Lbs (420 NM)

V 12
Displacement :	5400 cc \| 329.5 cu in. \| 5.4 L.
Power :	322 BHP (236.992 KW)
Torque :	361 Ft-Lbs (489 NM)

Transmission:
5 Automatic

Handling

Recall

Component	STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Manufacturer	FCP GROTON, LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	10E021000
Summary	FCP GROTON IS RECALLING CERTAIN STEERING CENTER DRAG LINKS, P/N 32 21 1 096 057, SOLD FROM DECEMBER 1, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 9, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR MODEL YEAR 1995 THROUGH 2001 BMW 740I, 740IL, AND 750IL PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SHAFT OF THE STEERING CENTER TIE ROD MAY SHEAR OFF.
Consequence	THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT, WITHOUT WARNING, IN IMMEDIATE AND COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy	FCP GROTON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE TIE ROD WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JUNE 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FCP GROTON TOLL-FREE AT 1-877-634-0063.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET FCP GROTON STEERING CENTER DRAG LINKS BEARING P/N 32 21 1 096 057 SOLD FROM DECEMBER 1, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 9, 2010 AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON ANY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY BMW.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Manufacturer	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
NHTSA Campaign ID	02V138000
Summary	ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING.
Consequence	IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT. IN ADDITION, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FAN CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. THIS IS A SUPPLEMENT TO A RECALL THAT BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2001 (SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 01V206). OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Notes	ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Component	TIRES:SIDEWALL
Manufacturer	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Mfr Report Date	20000605
NHTSA Campaign ID	01V001000
Summary	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 18-INCH TIRES. (18-INCH TIRES ARE STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON THE M5 AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ON THE 7-SERIES MODELS). THE MACHINE USED TO MOUNT AND INFLATE THE TIRES ON THE WHEELS AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE SIDEWALL OF ONE OR MORE TIRES. THE DAMAGED AREA COULD WEAKEN TO THE POINT WHERE A SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR FROM THE TIRE COULD OCCUR.
Consequence	HANDLING AND CONTROL WOULD BE DRASTICALLY AFFECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIRES AND IF DAMAGE FROM THE MOUNTING MACHINE IS FOUND, THE TIRE WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Notes	ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Manufacturer	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Mfr Report Date	20001101
NHTSA Campaign ID	01V206000
Summary	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING.
Consequence	IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT. IN ADDITION, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FAN CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Notes	ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2001 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$25,850
Avg. Household Income :	$42,350
Avg. Home :	$136,150
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.46
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2001 BMW 740i? A: The 2001 BMW 740i has a wheelbase size of 115.40 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2001 BMW 740i? A: The 2001 BMW 740i has a length of 196.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2001 BMW 740i? A: The 2001 BMW 740i has a width of 73.30 inches.

Q: How much did the 2001 BMW 740i cost when new?A: The 2001 BMW 740i had a base price of approximately $53,660 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2001 BMW 740i? A: The 2001 BMW 740i was a Sedan.

Q: What engines did the 2001 BMW 740i have? A: The 2001 BMW 740i had the following engine options: V 8 (4000 cc | 244.1 cu in. | 4.0 L.) with 290 HP (213.44 KW) and 295 Ft-Lbs (400 NM)

V 8 (4400 cc | 268.5 cu in. | 4.4 L.) with 268 BHP (197.248 KW) and 310 Ft-Lbs (420 NM)

V 12 (5400 cc | 329.5 cu in. | 5.4 L.) with 322 BHP (236.992 KW) and 361 Ft-Lbs (489 NM)

Q: What transmission did the 2001 BMW 740i have? A: The 2001 BMW 740i had a 5 speed Automatic gearbox.