What does 740 mean?

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740 refers to the BMW 740Li. The '7' represents the BMW 7 Series, which is BMW's flagship luxury sedan. '40' denotes the engine displacement and grade. 'L' stands for long wheelbase, meaning 'Long' in English. 'i' represents the electronic fuel injection system. Generally, a larger displacement means the engine releases more energy per unit time, resulting in better performance. In the BMW 7 Series, the BMW 730 is the model with the lowest configuration, while the BMW 760 is the highest-end model. The fundamental difference between these cars lies in their engine displacement and vehicle configurations. For example, the BMW 730 is equipped with a 2.0T engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 258 hp. The BMW 740 is powered by a 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder turbocharged engine. '3.0' refers to the engine's displacement of 3.0 liters. 'Inline' indicates the cylinder arrangement. '6-cylinder' means the engine has six cylinders in total. It is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, producing a maximum power of 250 kW and a maximum torque of 450 Nm.