Specifications of BMW 7 Series E65

BMW 7 E65 are luxurious sedans. The beginning of their fourth generation dates back to 1997. At that time, their design was being developed. This was a collaborative effort between Americans and Bavarians. In 2001, they were showcased at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Several months passed, and they began to be sold. In 2002, the Geneva Motor Show presented elongated sedans, designated as E66. In 2005, a facelift took place. The cars were assembled for three more years. A total of 330 thousand units were produced.

E65 are luxury sedans with a radically altered appearance. The developers were heavily criticized for this. Nonetheless, the cars received stylish, sculpted forms with an emphasis on sportiness. The headlamps with an aggressive look, the radiator grilles with famous nostrils remained the same, although the design underwent a radical update.

Exterior

BMW 7 E65 vehicles exude a calm exterior appearance, although they feature aggressive undertones.

• Long hoods with sculpted, massive lines along the edges.
• Xenon headlights with Dynamic Xenon.
• Traditionally styled «angel eyes.»
• Bavarian radiator grilles with large nostrils.
• Significant dimensions of the front bumpers with chrome accents in the form of inserts.
• Lower bumpers with air intakes and fog lights.
• Wheel arches with slight extensions and angled lines.
• Upper and lower side sections with stamped lines.
• Rear sections, or tails, with Bavarian lighting devices, some of which are integrated into sculpted covers, trunks.
• In the large rear bumpers, there are moldings with reflectors at the bottom.

Specifications

• Length — 5.039 meters.
• Width — 1.902 meters.
• Height — 1.491 meters.
• Wheelbase — 2.990 meters.
• Clearance — 15.1 cm.
• Trunk capacity — 500 liters.

In the modified Long vehicles, the body is 14 cm longer and lower.

Lighting

Dynamic Xenon headlights in standard models provide adaptive lighting that adjusts to turning the steering wheel and oncoming vehicles.

Drivers no longer need to worry about switching between low and high beams. Electronics take care of everything. This contributes to safety, as drivers do not get distracted from the road.

Appearance of Hoods

Large sculpted elongated hoods. All in line with maximum exterior aggressiveness and car safety. The hoods are rigid, with a distance from the engine compartments to the passengers.

Deep stampings on the side lines

Models with deep stampings on the sides to give them aggression and aerodynamic properties. These technical solutions provided the cars with good handling when taking sharp turns at high speeds.

Interior of BMW 7 E65

The interior spaces of BMW 7 E65 do not evoke any negative emotions when approached from a modern perspective.

• High level of assembly and materials for salon decor.
• Leather seats upfront with heating, ventilation, and buttons on the sides, wide armrests for their electric adjustment.
• Galleria with leather seats for three people.
• Multimedia displays in front of them.
• 2 cigarette lighters, compartments for small items in the cars.
• Rear parts of the cars with refrigerators.
• Salons equipped with retractable cup holders.
• Three-spoke steering wheels with leather wrapping.
• Steering wheels with 8 buttons for controlling multimedia devices.
• Steering columns equipped with electric drives.
• Instrument clusters with two large sensors, tachometers, and speedometers.
• Information is also displayed to drivers from illuminated screens of onboard computers.
• In the upper part of the salon space — a dashboard with small navigation monitors and multimedia. Screens without touch sensors.
• The lower parts of the dashboard contain devices for controlling separate climate controls. Keys are inserted on the left side.
• Selectors for gear shifting.

Engines of BMW 7 E65

The BMW 7 E65 lineup is extensive, with both petrol and diesel options.

The base six-cylinder inline engines #52 with 3.0 liters and multipoint injections have a power output of 258 hp. With urban fuel consumption of AI-98 up to 14 liters.

The next units are eight-cylinder engines, with V configurations, allowing them to enjoy 4.0 liters and 306 hp. Fuel consumption increased by 2 liters compared to the predecessors.

The V8 naturally aspirated engines have 4.8 liters under #62. With 367 hp and torque — 490 Nm.

The V8 petrol engines under #73 are popular among enthusiasts. Featuring a V configuration, with 6.0 liters and 445 hp at 600 Nm. They consume 20 liters in urban conditions.

Turbocharged, inline, six-cylinder diesel engines with 3.0 liters and 231 hp. With urban fuel consumption of 11 liters.

V8 engines with 4.4 liters, V configurations, with a power output of 300 hp and 700 Nm. Consuming 14 liters.

And diesel ones are the same, but with 329 hp and 750 Nm.

Important! The most common engines are #62V48 with 4.8 liters. It is essential to use high-quality oil. Change it after 8 — 10 thousand km. Units related to changes in the gas distribution phase may fail. Onboard computers immediately inform about this, and specialists react promptly.

Cylinder heads and valve covers need to be checked for oil leaks. This situation can occur in 745i cars with #62V44 engines before facelifts. These engines have additional oil coolers to maintain lubrication temperature in normal condition.

#54 petrol engines are good and reliable units. They have throttle valves, aluminum cylinder blocks with cast iron liners. Adjustable gas distribution phases on two camshafts. There may be an issue with crankcase vent valves. They often get clogged.

Important! After 2 — 3 oil changes, replace these valves.

#52 engines received a limited number of positive reviews.

730d cars with turbocharged diesel engines, with 3.0 liters. They are reliable and economical.

740d and 745d are eight-cylinder diesel engines. They are expensive to maintain. Their chain-driven gas distribution mechanisms are known for their reliability. If the cars are not warmed up, a noise may be heard, but it disappears when the operating temperature is reached.

Important! Warmed-up engines may produce extraneous sounds, so attention should be paid to the tensioners. Extraneous noises may be heard from the plastic intake manifold flaps as they wear out.

Variants

BMW E65 730i and their elongated modifications 730L with engines #54B30 and #52B30 with 3.0 liters. With 231/258 hp and equal torque of 300 Nm.

735i and elongated counterparts 735Li with engines #62B36, 3.6 liters and 272 hp. With a torque of 360 Nm.

In cars 740i and 740 Li, engines #62B48 with 4.8 liters. Power output of 367 hp, with 490 Nm.

760i and 760Li with engines #73B60 at 6.0 liters displacement. With 445 hp and 600 Nm.

Variations of 730d E65 and 730Ld, these are the only elongated diesel modifications, with M57TUD30 and M57TU2D30 engines, with 3.0 liters. With 281/231 hp and torque of 500/520 Nm.

740d cars, with M67D39 units, with 3.9 liters, 258 hp and 600 Nm.

The most powerful vehicles of BMW 7 E65 are the 745d with M67D44 engines, with 4.5 liters, 329 hp and 490 Nm.

• In diesel engines, the filters became sooty.
• The suspensions were revised. Brake mechanisms were improved, bi-xenon lighting devices were installed.
• The base cars gained two-stage brake lights.
• The appearance of bumpers, trendsetting radiator grilles, hoods, and wheel discs changed.
• The color palette expanded.
• The front and rear optics were refreshed.
• In the 745d, power was increased by 30 hp in these cars.
• Long turbocharged vehicle options appeared.

The assembly line last produced BMW 7 Series E65 in 2008. They were later replaced by F01-F04 models.

• In diesel engines, the filters became sooty.
• The suspensions were revised. Brake mechanisms were improved, bi-xenon lighting devices were installed.
• The base cars gained two-stage brake lights.
• The appearance of bumpers, trendsetting radiator grilles, hoods, and wheel discs changed.
• The color palette expanded.
• The front and rear optics were refreshed.
• In the 745d, power was increased by 30 hp in these cars.
• Long turbocharged vehicle options appeared.

The assembly line last produced BMW 7 Series E65 in 2008. They were later replaced by F01-F04 models.

The 750 cars were replaced by 745, and the 740d by 745d.

• In diesel engines, the filters became sooty.
• The suspensions were revised. Brake mechanisms were improved, bi-xenon lighting devices were installed.
• The base cars gained two-stage brake lights.
• The appearance of bumpers, trendsetting radiator grilles, hoods, and wheel discs changed.
• The color palette expanded.
• The front and rear optics were refreshed.
• In the 745d, power was increased by 30 hp in these cars.
• Long turbocharged vehicle options appeared.

The assembly line last produced BMW 7 Series E65 in 2008. They were later replaced by F01-F04 models.

The 740 models were discontinued, becoming 735, with engines #62.

The 750 cars were replaced by 745, and the 740d by 745d.

• In diesel engines, the filters became sooty.
• The suspensions were revised. Brake mechanisms were improved, bi-xenon lighting devices were installed.
• The base cars gained two-stage brake lights.
• The appearance of bumpers, trendsetting radiator grilles, hoods, and wheel discs changed.
• The color palette expanded.
• The front and rear optics were refreshed.
• In the 745d, power was increased by 30 hp in these cars.
• Long turbocharged vehicle options appeared.

The assembly line last produced BMW 7 Series E65 in 2008. They were later replaced by F01-F04 models.

Popular sedans after the facelift in April 2005 became elegant and acquired a sporty touch. The 730i and Long cars. With 3.0 liters of displacement, engines #52.

The 740 models were discontinued, becoming 735, with engines #62.

The 750 cars were replaced by 745, and the 740d by 745d.

• In diesel engines, the filters became sooty.
• The suspensions were revised. Brake mechanisms were improved, bi-xenon lighting devices were installed.
• The base cars gained two-stage brake lights.
• The appearance of bumpers, trendsetting radiator grilles, hoods, and wheel discs changed.
• The color palette expanded.
• The front and rear optics were refreshed.
• In the 745d, power was increased by 30 hp in these cars.
• Long turbocharged vehicle options appeared.

The assembly line last produced BMW 7 Series E65 in 2008. They were later replaced by F01-F04 models.

Facelift of BMW 7 E65 and Prefacelift

Popular sedans after the facelift in April 2005 became elegant and acquired a sporty touch. The 730i and Long cars. With 3.0 liters of displacement, engines #52.

The 740 models were discontinued, becoming 735, with engines #62.

The 750 cars were replaced by 745, and the 740d by 745d.

• In diesel engines, the filters became sooty.
• The suspensions were revised. Brake mechanisms were improved, bi-xenon lighting devices were installed.
• The base cars gained two-stage brake lights.
• The appearance of bumpers, trendsetting radiator grilles, hoods, and wheel discs changed.
• The color palette expanded.
• The front and rear optics were refreshed.
• In the 745d, power was increased by 30 hp in these cars.
• Long turbocharged vehicle options appeared.

The assembly line last produced BMW 7 Series E65 in 2008. They were later replaced by F01-F04 models.

• Hydrogen 7 cars of a limited hydrogen hybrid type, with a production run of 100 units.

Facelift of BMW 7 E65 and Prefacelift

Popular sedans after the facelift in April 2005 became elegant and acquired a sporty touch. The 730i and Long cars. With 3.0 liters of displacement, engines #52.

The 740 models were discontinued, becoming 735, with engines #62.

The 750 cars were replaced by 745, and the 740d by 745d.

• In diesel engines, the filters became sooty.
• The suspensions were revised. Brake mechanisms were improved, bi-xenon lighting devices were installed.
• The base cars gained two-stage brake lights.
• The appearance of bumpers, trendsetting radiator grilles, hoods, and wheel discs changed.
• The color palette expanded.
• The front and rear optics were refreshed.
• In the 745d, power was increased by 30 hp in these cars.
• Long turbocharged vehicle options appeared.

The assembly line last produced BMW 7 Series E65 in 2008. They were later replaced by F01-F04 models.

• Fire extinguishing;
• Fresh air supply;
• Oxygen reserve;
• Long stays underwater, etc.

• Hydrogen 7 cars of a limited hydrogen hybrid type, with a production run of 100 units.

Facelift of BMW 7 E65 and Prefacelift

Popular sedans after the facelift in April 2005 became elegant and acquired a sporty touch. The 730i and Long cars. With 3.0 liters of displacement, engines #52.

The 740 models were discontinued, becoming 735, with engines #62.

The 750 cars were replaced by 745, and the 740d by 745d.

• In diesel engines, the filters became sooty.
• The suspensions were revised. Brake mechanisms were improved, bi-xenon lighting devices were installed.
• The base cars gained two-stage brake lights.
• The appearance of bumpers, trendsetting radiator grilles, hoods, and wheel discs changed.
• The color palette expanded.
• The front and rear optics were refreshed.
• In the 745d, power was increased by 30 hp in these cars.
• Long turbocharged vehicle options appeared.

The assembly line last produced BMW 7 Series E65 in 2008. They were later replaced by F01-F04 models.

They include automatic comprehensive devices for:

• Fire extinguishing;
• Fresh air supply;
• Oxygen reserve;
• Long stays underwater, etc.

• Hydrogen 7 cars of a limited hydrogen hybrid type, with a production run of 100 units.

Facelift of BMW 7 E65 and Prefacelift

Popular sedans after the facelift in April 2005 became elegant and acquired a sporty touch. The 730i and Long cars. With 3.0 liters of displacement, engines #52.

The 740 models were discontinued, becoming 735, with engines #62.

The 750 cars were replaced by 745, and the 740d by 745d.

• In diesel engines, the filters became sooty.
• The suspensions were revised. Brake mechanisms were improved, bi-xenon lighting devices were installed.
• The base cars gained two-stage brake lights.
• The appearance of bumpers, trendsetting radiator grilles, hoods, and wheel discs changed.
• The color palette expanded.
• The front and rear optics were refreshed.
• In the 745d, power was increased by 30 hp in these cars.
• Long turbocharged vehicle options appeared.

The assembly line last produced BMW 7 Series E65 in 2008. They were later replaced by F01-F04 models.

• Armored cars High Security 7E67 were produced with high protective characteristics.

They include automatic comprehensive devices for:

• Fire extinguishing;
• Fresh air supply;
• Oxygen reserve;
• Long stays underwater, etc.

• Hydrogen 7 cars of a limited hydrogen hybrid type, with a production run of 100 units.

Facelift of BMW 7 E65 and Prefacelift

Popular sedans after the facelift in April 2005 became elegant and acquired a sporty touch. The 730i and Long cars. With 3.0 liters of displacement, engines #52.

The 740 models were discontinued, becoming 735, with engines #62.

The 750 cars were replaced by 745, and the 740d by 745d.

• In diesel engines, the filters became sooty.
• The suspensions were revised. Brake mechanisms were improved, bi-xenon lighting devices were installed.
• The base cars gained two-stage brake lights.
• The appearance of bumpers, trendsetting radiator grilles, hoods, and wheel discs changed.
• The color palette expanded.
• The front and rear optics were refreshed.
• In the 745d, power was increased by 30 hp in these cars.
• Long turbocharged vehicle options appeared.

The assembly line last produced BMW 7 Series E65 in 2008. They were later replaced by F01-F04 models.

With the seventh series E65, there was production of two limited variations of cars. They were not widely distributed due to their individuality:

• Armored cars High Security 7E67 were produced with high protective characteristics.

They include automatic comprehensive devices for:

• Fire extinguishing;
• Fresh air supply;
• Oxygen reserve;
• Long stays underwater, etc.

• Hydrogen 7 cars of a limited hydrogen hybrid type, with a production run of 100 units.

Facelift of BMW 7 E65 and Prefacelift

Popular sedans after the facelift in April 2005 became elegant and acquired a sporty touch. The 730i and Long cars. With 3.0 liters of displacement, engines #52.

The 740 models were discontinued, becoming 735, with engines #62.

The 750 cars were replaced by 745, and the 740d by 745d.

• In diesel engines, the filters became sooty.
• The suspensions were revised. Brake mechanisms were improved, bi-xenon lighting devices were installed.
• The base cars gained two-stage brake lights.
• The appearance of bumpers, trendsetting radiator grilles, hoods, and wheel discs changed.
• The color palette expanded.
• The front and rear optics were refreshed.
• In the 745d, power was increased by 30 hp in these cars.
• Long turbocharged vehicle options appeared.

The assembly line last produced BMW 7 Series E65 in 2008. They were later replaced by F01-F04 models.

The suspension elements are the same as in other vehicles of the concern. They are of an independent nature. Double wishbones in the front and four-link at the rear. Stiff shocks are adjustable. Active phase at the stabilizers. Ventilated wheels with disc brake mechanisms. The automatic transmissions are reliable.

With the seventh series E65, there was production of two limited variations of cars. They were not widely distributed due to their individuality:

• Armored cars High Security 7E67 were produced with high protective characteristics.

They include automatic comprehensive devices for:

• Fire extinguishing;
• Fresh air supply;
• Oxygen reserve;
• Long stays underwater, etc.

• Hydrogen 7 cars of a limited hydrogen hybrid type, with a production run of 100 units.

Facelift of BMW 7 E65 and Prefacelift

Popular sedans after the facelift in April 2005 became elegant and acquired a sporty touch. The 730i and Long cars. With 3.0 liters of displacement, engines #52.

The 740 models were discontinued, becoming 735, with engines #62.

The 750 cars were replaced by 745, and the 740d by 745d.

• In diesel engines, the filters became sooty.
• The suspensions were revised. Brake mechanisms were improved, bi-xenon lighting devices were installed.
• The base cars gained two-stage brake lights.
• The appearance of bumpers, trendsetting radiator grilles, hoods, and wheel discs changed.
• The color palette expanded.
• The front and rear optics were refreshed.
• In the 745d, power was increased by 30 hp in these cars.
• Long turbocharged vehicle options appeared.

The assembly line last produced BMW 7 Series E65 in 2008. They were later replaced by F01-F04 models.

The suspension elements are the same as in other vehicles of the concern. They are of an independent nature. Double wishbones in the front and four-link at the rear. Stiff shocks are adjustable. Active phase at the stabilizers. Ventilated wheels with disc brake mechanisms. The automatic transmissions are reliable.

With the seventh series E65, there was production of two limited variations of cars. They were not widely distributed due to their individuality:

• Armored cars High Security 7E67 were produced with high protective characteristics.

They include automatic comprehensive devices for:

• Fire extinguishing;
• Fresh air supply;
• Oxygen reserve;
• Long stays underwater, etc.

• Hydrogen 7 cars of a limited hydrogen hybrid type, with a production run of 100 units.

Facelift of BMW 7 E65 and Prefacelift

Popular sedans after the facelift in April 2005 became elegant and acquired a sporty touch. The 730i and Long cars. With 3.0 liters of displacement, engines #52.

The 740 models were discontinued, becoming 735, with engines #62.

The 750 cars were replaced by 745, and the 740d by 745d.

• In diesel engines, the filters became sooty.
• The suspensions were revised. Brake mechanisms were improved, bi-xenon lighting devices were installed.
• The base cars gained two-stage brake lights.
• The appearance of bumpers, trendsetting radiator grilles, hoods, and wheel discs changed.
• The color palette expanded.
• The front and rear optics were refreshed.
• In the 745d, power was increased by 30 hp in these cars.
• Long turbocharged vehicle options appeared.

The assembly line last produced BMW 7 Series E65 in 2008. They were later replaced by F01-F04 models.