Segment: Upper Premium
Production years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
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The fourth generation of the BMW 7-Series was one of the most hated and loved 7-series from all times. It was hated for its look, but it was the car that was outsold its predecessors.
With the E65 BMW 7-Series, the design-guru from the German car-makers, Chris Bangle, launched a new design style in the company. It was named “flame-surfacing” and, in theory, made the car look different depending on the angle it was seen. On the other hand, it was the most advanced technological car on the road and it received a prize for that in Japan.
When compared to its sleek predecessor, the E65/E66 7-Series was bulky and big and with a huge grille in the front. It wasn't sleek anymore and it wants to get attention on the road. The front bumper had to be sculptured to completely reveal the headlights while the rear end featured an arched quarter-panel which was not followed by the trunk lid's shape.
Inside, the technology involved was overwhelming for those times. It was the first time when an infotainment system was controlled via a rotary knob that did all the commands. The system was developed in partnership with the Nokia phone manufacturer. The double-bulged dashboard, one for the instrument cluster and one for the infotainment screen, was another design issue found by the BMW fans.
In the back, it offered good legroom and plenty of it if the long-wheelbase (E66) version was chosen. The BMW 7-Series was available with a choice of gasoline and diesel engines from inline-six up to V12 units. It was the first BMW available exclusively with an automatic transmission.
BMW 7 Series (E65/E66) 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
8 gasoline engines
- 730i 6AT RWD (231 HP)
- 730Li 6AT RWD (231 HP)
- 735i 6AT RWD (272 HP)
- 735Li 6AT RWD (272 HP)
- 745i 6AT RWD (333 HP)
- 745Li 6AT RWD (333 HP)
- 760i 6AT RWD (445 HP)
- 760Li 6AT RWD (445 HP)
2 diesel engines
- 730d 6AT RWD (218 HP)
- 740d 6AT RWD (259 HP)
brochures (download)
BMW 7 Series (E65/E66) Brochure (US)BMW 7 Series (E65/E66)
730i 6AT RWD (231 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 730i 6AT RWD (231 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L6 |
| Displacement: | 2979 cm3 |
| Power: | 170 KW @ 5900 RPM 231 HP @ 5900 RPM 228 BHP @ 5900 RPM |
| Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 300 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 147.3 mph (237 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 245/55 WR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 198 in (5029 mm) |
| Width: | 74.9 in (1902 mm) |
| Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62.1/62.3 in (1,577/1,582 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 117.7 in (2990 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3946.3 lbs (1790 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5225 lbs (2370 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 15.2 mpg US (15.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 257 g/km |
BMW 7 Series (E65/E66)
730Li 6AT RWD (231 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 730Li 6AT RWD (231 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L6 |
| Displacement: | 2979 cm3 |
| Power: | 170 KW @ 5900 RPM 231 HP @ 5900 RPM 228 BHP @ 5900 RPM |
| Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 300 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 147.3 mph (237 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 245/55 WR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 203.5 in (5169 mm) |
| Width: | 74.9 in (1902 mm) |
| Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62.1/62.3 in (1,577/1,582 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 123.2 in (3129 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3847 lbs (1745 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5379 lbs (2440 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
BMW 7 Series (E65/E66)
735i 6AT RWD (272 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 735i 6AT RWD (272 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V8 |
| Displacement: | 3600 cm3 |
| Power: | 200 KW @ 6200 RPM 272 HP @ 6200 RPM 268 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque: | 266 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM 360 Nm @ 3700 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 245/55 WR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 198 in (5029 mm) |
| Width: | 74.9 in (1902 mm) |
| Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62.1/62.3 in (1,577/1,582 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 117.7 in (2990 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 4045.5 lbs (1835 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5379.3 lbs (2440 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 15.7 mpg US (15 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 259 g/km |
BMW 7 Series (E65/E66)
735Li 6AT RWD (272 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 735Li 6AT RWD (272 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V8 |
| Displacement: | 3600 cm3 |
| Power: | 200 KW @ 6200 RPM 272 HP @ 6200 RPM 268 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque: | 266 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM 360 Nm @ 3700 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 245/55 WR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 203.5 in (5169 mm) |
| Width: | 74.9 in (1902 mm) |
| Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62.1/62.3 in (1,577/1,582 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 123.2 in (3129 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 4189 lbs (1900 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5467 lbs (2480 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 14.7 mpg US (16 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
BMW 7 Series (E65/E66)
745i 6AT RWD (333 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 745i 6AT RWD (333 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V8 |
| Displacement: | 4398 cm3 |
| Power: | 245 KW @ 6100 RPM 333 HP @ 6100 RPM 329 BHP @ 6100 RPM |
| Torque: | 332 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 450 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 245/55 WR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 198 in (5029 mm) |
| Width: | 74.9 in (1902 mm) |
| Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62.1/62.3 in (1,577/1,582 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 117.7 in (2990 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 4067.5 lbs (1845 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5401.3 lbs (2450 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 15.2 mpg US (15.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 263 g/km |
BMW 7 Series (E65/E66)
745Li 6AT RWD (333 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 745Li 6AT RWD (333 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V8 |
| Displacement: | 4398 cm3 |
| Power: | 245 KW @ 6100 RPM 333 HP @ 6100 RPM 329 BHP @ 6100 RPM |
| Torque: | 332 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 450 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 245/55 WR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 203.5 in (5169 mm) |
| Width: | 74.9 in (1902 mm) |
| Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62.1/62.3 in (1,577/1,582 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 123.2 in (3129 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 4211 lbs (1910 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5490 lbs (2490 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 14.2 mpg US (16.6 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km) |
BMW 7 Series (E65/E66)
760i 6AT RWD (445 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 760i 6AT RWD (445 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V12 |
| Displacement: | 5972 cm3 |
| Power: | 327 KW @ 6000 RPM 445 HP @ 6000 RPM 439 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 443 lb-ft @ 3950 RPM 600 Nm @ 3950 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 245/50 WR18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 198 in (5029 mm) |
| Width: | 74.9 in (1902 mm) |
| Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62.1/62.3 in (1,577/1,582 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 117.7 in (2990 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 4607.7 lbs (2090 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5798.8 lbs (2630 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 12.1 mpg US (19.4 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 17.6 mpg US (13.4 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 325 g/km |
BMW 7 Series (E65/E66)
760Li 6AT RWD (445 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 760Li 6AT RWD (445 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V12 |
| Displacement: | 5972 cm3 |
| Power: | 327 KW @ 6000 RPM 445 HP @ 6000 RPM 439 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 443 lb-ft @ 3950 RPM 600 Nm @ 3950 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 245/50 WR18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 203.5 in (5169 mm) |
| Width: | 74.9 in (1902 mm) |
| Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62.1/62.3 in (1,577/1,582 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 123.2 in (3129 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 4575 lbs (2075 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5886 lbs (2670 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 11.5 mpg US (20.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km) |
BMW 7 Series (E65/E66)
730d 6AT RWD (218 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 730d 6AT RWD (218 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L6 |
| Displacement: | 2993 cm3 |
| Power: | 160 KW @ 4000 RPM 218 HP @ 4000 RPM 215 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque: | 369 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 500 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 23.2 gallons (87.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 146 mph (235 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 225/60 WR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 198 in (5029 mm) |
| Width: | 74.9 in (1902 mm) |
| Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62.1/62.3 in (1,577/1,582 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 117.7 in (2990 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 4188.8 lbs (1900 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5467.5 lbs (2480 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 227 g/km |
BMW 7 Series (E65/E66)
740d 6AT RWD (259 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 740d 6AT RWD (259 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V8 |
| Displacement: | 3901 cm3 |
| Power: | 190 KW @ 4000 RPM 258 HP @ 4000 RPM 255 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque: | 443 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM 600 Nm @ 1900 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 23.2 gallons (87.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 245/55 WR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 198 in (5029 mm) |
| Width: | 74.9 in (1902 mm) |
| Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62.1/62.3 in (1,577/1,582 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 117.7 in (2990 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 4442.3 lbs (2015 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5721 lbs (2595 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 259 g/km |