The Lowdown: 1998 BMW 7-Series
By Jack Bregman
Introduction
The 1998 7-Series is manufactured in GERMANY for BMW. It is BMW's entry into the SEDAN 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $61,500 USD in 1998.
Fuel Economy
The 7-Series's generous 4.4L V8 DOHC 32V engine has been measured to get 17 miles/gallon city driving with a 22.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The 7-Series retails for $61,500 USD with a invoice price of $54,590 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The 7-Series comes standard with a 5-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
7-Series Dimensions
The 1998 7-Series has standard length of 196.20 inches and a width of 73.30 inches. The 7-Series rides 56.50 inches off the ground, with a clearance of inches. Front headroom is 37.40 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the 7-Series a radius of 38.10 inches. It uses 235/60R16 tires with a wheelbase of 115.40 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag, Front Side Airbag. 7-Series optional equipment may include CD Player.
Exterior color choices include Alpine White, Arctic Silver Metallic, Aspen Silver Metallic, Biarritz Blue Metallic, Calypso Red Metallic, Cashmere Beige Metallic, Jet Black, Navarra Violet Metallic, Orient Blue Metallic, Oxford Green Metallic, Vermont Green Metallic with interior choices of Black Leather, Gray Leather, Lavender Gray Leather, Sand Leather. The 7-Series seats 5 people with 41.90 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The regular warranty period is months or miles. It also comes with a month/ mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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