BMW 7 Series 730i
4 Door Saloon with 6 speed Automatic gearbox
E65
Comprehensive statistics for the fourth generation E65 BMW 7 Series 730i, a 4 door petrol saloon with a 6 speed automatic gearbox. It has a front engine rear wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 170 kW of power and 300 N⋅m of torque, providing a 0-100 km/h time of 8.1 seconds and a top speed of 237 km/h.
The BMW 7 Series E65 started production in 2001 and was in production for approximately 7 years, stopping production in 2008.
The specification listed below is based on a variant produced in 2001.
Specification
| Trim | Not Specified | 
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 
| Fuel Type | Petrol | 
| Transmission Type | 6 Speed Automatic | 
| Body Style | Saloon | 
| Layout | Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive (Longitudinally Mounted) | 
| Engine | Not Specified | 
| Engine Code | Not Specified | 
| Transmission | Not Specified | 
| Steering | Not Specified | 
| Suspension Front | Not Specified | 
| Suspension Rear | Not Specified | 
| Brakes Front | 324 mm Ventilated Disc | 
| Brakes Rear | 324 mm Ventilated Disc | 
| Braking System | Servo-assisted ABS | 
| VED | M | 
| Effizienz | Not Specified | 
| Insurance Group | Not Specified | 
Performance
| Power (kW) | 170 kW @ 5,900 RPM | 
|---|---|
| Torque (N⋅m) | 300 N⋅m @ 3,500 RPM | 
| Redline (RPM) | |
| 0-80 km/h (0-50 mph) | |
| 0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph) | |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 8.1 seconds | 
| 0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph) | |
| Quarter Mile Time (seconds) | |
| Standing Kilometer Time (seconds) | |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 237 km/h | 
| Weight US (kg) | 1,790 kg | 
| Weight Distribution | Not Specified | 
| Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) | 95 kW per ton | 
| CO2 (g/km) | 257 g/km | 
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) | 0.28 Cd | 
| Frontal Area (m2) | 2.37 m2 | 
| Drag Area (CdA) | 0.66 CdA | 
| Max Load (kg) | |
| Towing Weight Unbraked (kg) | |
| Towing Weight Braked (kg) | 
Dimensions
| Length (mm) | 5,029 mm | 
|---|---|
| Width (mm) | 1,902 mm | 
| Height (mm) | 1,492 mm | 
| Ground Clearance (mm) | |
| Wheels | Front: 8J x 17 Rear: 8J x 17 | 
| Tyres | Front: 225/60 R17 99W Rear: 225/60 R17 99W | 
| Front Track (mm) | 1,578 mm | 
| Rear Track (mm) | 1,582 mm | 
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,990 mm | 
| Turning Circle (m) | 12.1 m | 
| Boot Capacity (L) | 
Fuel Consumption
| Combined MPG | Not Specified | 
|---|---|
| Urban MPG | Not Specified | 
| Extra-Urban MPG | Not Specified | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 88 L | 
Additional Information
| Engine Manufacturer: | BMW | 
|---|---|
| Engine Cylinder Configuration: | I6 | 
| Engine Position: | Front | 
| Engine Layout: | Longitudinal | 
| Engine Capacity (cc): | 2,979 | 
| Aspiration: | NA | 
| Bore and Stroke (mm): | 84 x 89.6 | 
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | 
| Valves: | 4 | 
| Engine Compression Ratio: | 10.2:1 | 
| Fuel Management: | EFI | 
| Intercooler: | No | 
| Catalytic Converter: | Yes | 
| Top Gear Ratio: | 0.69 | 
| Final Drive Ratio: | 3.73 | 
Page Last Updated: 2nd November 2020