BMW 7 Series

BMW 7 Series

Manufacturer	BMW
Production	1977–present
Assembly	Dingolfing Germany Cairo Egypt Chennai India
Predecessor	BMW New Six
Class	Full-size luxury car
Body style(s)	4-door sedan
Layout	FR layout

The BMW 7 Series is a line of full-size luxury vehicles produced by the German automaker BMW. It replaced the "New Six" models in 1977. It is BMW's flagship car and is only available as a sedan.

There have been five generations of the 7 Series:

BMW E23 (1977–1986)
BMW E32 (1987–1994)
BMW E38 (1994–2001)
BMW E65/E66 (2002–2008)
BMW F01 (2009-present)

E23 (1977–1986)

E23

Production	1977-1986
Engine(s)	3.2 L I8 3.4 L I6 2.5 L I6 2.8 L I6 3.0 L I6 3.3 L I6 3.5 L I6
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic

Models offered:

Model	Engine	Power				Torque			Built
Model	Engine	PS	kW	hp	at rpm	N·m	ft·lbf	at rpm	Built
725‡	2494 cc I-6	150	110	150	5800	208	153	4000	1977−1979?
728	2788 cc I-6	170	130	170	5800	233	172	4000	1977−1979
728i	2788 cc I-6	184	135	181	5800	235	173	4200	1979−1986
730	2985 cc I-6	184	135	181	5800	255	188	3500	1977−1979
732i	3500 cc I-8	300	220	300	5500	420	310	4500	1979−1986
733i	3205 cc I-6	197	145	194	5500	279	206	4300	1977−1979
735i	3453 cc I-6	218	160	215	5200	304	224	4000	1979−1982
735i	3430 cc I-6	218	160	215	5200	304	224	4000	1982−1986
745i	3205 cc I-6	252	185	249	5200	374	276	2600	1980−1982
745i	3430 cc I-6	252	185	249	4900	374	276	2200	1983−1986
North America and Japan
733i	3210 cc I-6	179	132	177	5500	266	196	4000	MY 1978−1979
733i	3210 cc I-6	176	130	174	5200	255	188	4200	MY 1980−1981
733i	3210 cc I-6	184	135	181	6000	264	195	4000	MY 1982−1984
735i/L7	3430 cc I-6	185	136	182	5400	290	214	4000	MY 1985−1987, L7 1986–1987
South Africa
745i	3453 cc I-6	286	210	282	6500	340	250	4500	198?−198?
Note: ‡ For government agencies and on special order only

E32 (1987–1994)

E32

Production	1987-1994
Engine(s)	3.0 L 188 hp I6 3.0 L 218 hp (163 kW) V8 3.4 L 211 hp (157 kW) I6 4.0 L 286 hp (213 kW) V8 5.0 L 299 hp (223 kW) V12
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Wheelbase	111.5 in (2,832 mm) (Base) 116 in (2,946 mm) (Middle & Top End)
Length	193.3 in (4,910 mm) (Base) 197.8 in (5,024 mm) (Middle & Top End)
Width	72.6 in (1,844 mm)
Height	55.6 in (1,412 mm) (Base) 55.1 in (1,400 mm) (Middle & Top End)
Fuel capacity	21.5 US gal (81 L/18 imp gal) (Base) 23.8 US gal (90 L/20 imp gal) (Middle) 24 US gal (91 L/20 imp gal) (Top End)

The E32 was introduced in 1987, with the 730i and 735i featuring 3.0 L and 3.5 L straight-6 engines respectively, and a new, 5.0 L, 300 horsepower (220 kW) V12 engine for the 750i. In 1992, 3.0 L and 4.0 L V8 engines were added to the lineup (730i and 740i). All models were also available in a stretched 'L' version, which had 10 cm of extra legroom for the rear passengers. See BMW E32 article for more information.

Model	Engine Code	Engine Type	Displacement	Power	Torque	0-100 km/h (s)	Years made
730i	M30	I6 12V	2,986 cc (182.2 cu in)	188 bhp (140 kW/191 PS) @ 5800	260 N·m (190 lb·ft) @ 4000	9.3 (man) / 10.6 (aut)	1986-1994
735i	M30	I6 12V	3,430 cc (209 cu in)	211 bhp (157 kW/214 PS) @ 4900	305 N·m (225 lb·ft) @ 4000	8.3 (man) / 9.1 (aut)	1986-1992
730i V8	M60	V8 32V	2,997 cc (182.9 cu in)	218 bhp (163 kW/221 PS) @ 5800	290 N·m (210 lb·ft) @ 4500	8.5 (man) / 9.3 (aut)	1992-1994
740i	M60	V8 32V	3,982 cc (243.0 cu in)	286 bhp (213 kW/290 PS) @ 5800	400 N·m (300 lb·ft) @ 4500	7.4 (aut)	1992-1994
750i	M70	V12 24V	4,988 cc (304.4 cu in)	299 bhp (223 kW/303 PS) @ 5200	450 N·m (330 lb·ft) @ 4100	7.4(aut)	1987-1994

U.S figures

Model	Engine Code	Engine Type	Displacement (cc)	Power	Torque	0-100 km/h (s)	Years made
735i/L	M30	I6 12V	3,430 cc (209 cu in)	208 bhp (155 kW/211 PS) @ 4900	225 N·m (166 lb·ft) @ 4000	8.3 (man) / 9.1 (aut)	1988-1992
740i/L	M60	V8 32V	3,982 cc (243.0 cu in)	282 bhp (210 kW/286 PS) @ 5800	295 N·m (218 lb·ft) @ 4500	7.4 (aut)	1993-1994
750i/L	M70	V12 24V	4,988 cc (304.4 cu in)	296 bhp (221 kW/300 PS) @ 5200	322 N·m (237 lb·ft) @ 4100	7.4(aut)	1988-1994

E38 (1995–2001)

E38

Production	1994-2001
Engine(s)	4.4 L 282 hp (210 kW) V8 5.4 L 322 hp (240 kW) V12 5.4 L 326 hp (243 kW) V12
Transmission(s)	5-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Wheelbase	120.9 in (3,071 mm) 115.4 in (2,931 mm) (base only)
Length	201.7 in (5,123 mm) 196.2 in (4,983 mm) (base only)
Width	73.3 in (1,862 mm)
Height	56.1 in (1,425 mm) 56.5 in (1,435 mm) (base only)

1999 BMW E38 facelift

The E38 generation (1995-2001) had a five-speed automatic. The engine variants in Europe were 725tds, 728i, 730i, 730d, 735i, 740i (4.0 and 4.4 L), 740d and 750i (with a 5.4 L V12 322 bhp (240 kW/326 PS) engine, as was used in the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph).

In the Americas, the models were sold as the 740i, 740iL and 750iL. The 740i and 740iL share the same 4.4 L V8 engine. The 740iL is essentially a long-wheelbase 740i (hence the "L" in the model name). The considerably rarer 5.4 L V12-powered 750iL was only available as a long-body; there was no E38 750i in the US lineup. The 750iL was BMW's flagship sedan.

E65/E66 (2001–2008)

E65/E66/E67/E68

Production	2002-2008
Engine(s)	4.4 L 325 hp (242 kW) V8 4.8 L 360 hp (270 kW) V8 6.0 L 438 hp (327 kW) V12 4.4 L 500 hp (370 kW) V8
Transmission(s)	5-speed automatic 6-speed automatic
Wheelbase	117.7 in (2,990 mm) (SWB) 123.2 in (3,129 mm) (LWB)
Length	198 in (5,029 mm) (2002-05 E65) 203.5 in (5,169 mm) (2002-05 E66) 198.4 in (5,039 mm) (2006-present E65) 203.9 in (5,179 mm) (2006-present E66)
Width	74.9 in (1,902 mm)
Height	58.7 in (1,491 mm) 58.4 in (1,483 mm) (2006-present LWB) 58.1 in (1,476 mm) (Alpina B7)

2006 E66 Facelift

The current 7 Series is available on four different platforms: the standard-wheelbase E65 (2990 mm, 118 in), the extended-wheelbase E66 (3130 mm, 123 in), the High Security version E67 and the hydrogen powered version E68.

The E65/E66/E67/E68 7 Series features BMW's first of a kind iDrive system, consisting of a video screen in the dashboard and a controller mounted on the center console that is used in a similar way to a computer mouse. Using a system of eight menus, most of the car's climate, audio, navigation, suspension and communication settings are controlled via iDrive. However, the system has been criticized by many automotive writers as being too complex and not intuitive enough.

"Active" Seat continuous passive motion technology is made standard equipment on the 750/760 models and included in the Luxury Seating Package with heated and ventilated seats for driver and front passenger on the 745 models.

The car has been available in thirteen variants—of those, 11 are now in production and on sale in Europe, with five available in the U.S. since diesel models are not available there.

	Engine	Power	Torque	0–100 km/h*	Top speed
730i	3.0 L petrol (gasoline) I6	170 kW (231 PS/228 hp)	300 N·m (220 lb·ft)	8.1 s	237 km/h (147 mph)
730Li	3.0 L petrol (gasoline) I6	170 kW (231 PS/228 hp)	300 N·m (220 lb·ft)	8.3 s	237 km/h (147 mph)
730d	3.0 L diesel I6	170 kW (231 PS/228 hp)	520 N·m (380 lb·ft)	7.8 s	238 km/h (148 mph)
730Ld	3.0 L diesel I6	170 kW (231 PS/228 hp)	520 N·m (380 lb·ft)	7.9 s	238 km/h (148 mph)
735i/735Li**	3.6 L petrol (gasoline) V8	200 kW (272 PS/268 hp)	360 N·m (270 lb·ft)	7.5 s	250 km/h (155 mph)***
740d	3.9 L diesel V8	190 kW (258 PS/255 hp)	600 N·m (440 lb·ft)	7.5 s	250 km/h (155 mph)***
745d	4.4 L diesel V8	242 kW (329 PS/325 hp)	750 N·m (550 lb·ft)	6.6 s	250 km/h (155 mph)***
745i/745Li**	4.4 L petrol (gasoline) V8	245 kW (333 PS/329 hp)	450 N·m (330 lb·ft)	6.3 s	250 km/h (155 mph)***
760i	6.0 L petrol (gasoline) V12	327 kW (445 PS/439 hp)	600 N·m (440 lb·ft)	5.5 s	250 km/h (155 mph)***
760Li	6.0 L petrol (gasoline) V12	327 kW (445 PS/439 hp)	600 N·m (440 lb·ft)	5.6 s	250 km/h (155 mph)***
Alpina B7	4.4 L petrol (gasoline) V8	373 kW (507 PS/500 hp)	699 N·m (516 lb·ft)	4.8 s	300 km/h (186 mph)

*0–62 mph
**Performance numbers for the 735i and 735Li are identical, and those for the 745i and 745Li are identical.
***All roadgoing BMWs have an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h.

In America, only the 750i, 750Li and 760Li are available from BMW dealerships. The 730i, 730d, 740i, 740d Turbodiesel and their long wheelbase counterparts are available in the rest of the world, in addition to the short wheelbase 760i. Alpina B7 could be ordered through BMW dealerships only in USA and Canada, everywhere else it could be ordered through Alpina dealerships.

In US:

2002-2005 745i - 4.4 L V8, 325 hp (242 kW).
2002-2005 745Li - 4.4 L V8, 325 hp (242 kW).
2006- 750i - 4.8 L V8, 360 hp (270 kW).
2006- 750Li - 4.8 L V8, 360 hp (270 kW).
2004-2006 760i - 6.0 L V12, 438 hp (327 kW).
2003- 760Li - 6.0 L V12, 438 hp (327 kW).
2007- Alpina B7 - 4.4 L V8, 500 hp (370 kW).

2006

The 7 Series was facelifted for 2006 with a restyled front and rear and a larger range of engines, the N62B48.

The twice-refreshed 7 Series sports a new taillight and reduced height for the trunk lid. The front headlight and the kidney grille was also raised somewhat, as well as a new front air dam and fog light assembly.

	Engine	Power	Torque	0–100 km/h*	Top speed
750i	4.8 L petrol (gasoline) V8	270 kW (367 PS/362 hp)	490 N·m (360 lb·ft)	5.9 s	250 km/h (155 mph)**
750Li	4.8 L petrol (gasoline) V8	270 kW (367 PS/362 hp)	490 N·m (360 lb·ft)	6.0 s	250 km/h (155 mph)**
760Li	6.0 L petrol (gasoline) V12	327 kW (445 PS/439 hp)	600 N·m (440 lb·ft)	5.6 s	250 km/h (155 mph)**

*0–62 mph
**All roadgoing BMWs have an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). This limitation does not however apply to the GCC specification models.

The 4.4 L V8 was replaced by a 4.8 L unit producing 367 hp (274 kW) and 361 lb·ft . The new model with the enlarged engine is now known as 750i and 750Li (for the long wheel-base model). The 750i and 750Li replace the 745i and 745Li in all world markets. The 745d, powered by a 4.4 L turbodiesel producing 329 hp (245 kW) has replaced the 740d. As before, a six-speed automatic transmission with Steptronic is standard on all models.

2007

In 2007 the 7 series received minor updates both inside and out. On the exterior, new wheel designs were made available and power folding mirrors became standard. On the inside, an update to the iDrive system (but still no RTTI: Real Time Traffic Info) was also made standard. 2007 also saw the installation of an auxiliary input for connecting an audio source. Engine options remained the same as with the 2006 model, but the short wheelbase 760i, was no longer available for the North American market.

Hydrogen 7

BMW plans to offer a car that runs on both petrol and hydrogen, to be called the Hydrogen 7. Drivers will be able to switch what fuel they are using with the push of a button. However, only 100 units have been built up to now for a limited edition. For example, the mayor of Munich, Christian Ude, received one of them.

High Security

BMW also built armoured version of the 7 series vehicles. The models have protection levels VR6/VR7. Security features include laminated windows, carbon fibre reinforced armour plating, under body armour, emergency front windscreen exit, lowered door windows, run flat tires.

F01/F02 (2009-)

F01/F02

Production	2009-
Engine(s)	4.4L 407 hp (303 kW) V8 3.0L 326 hp (243 kW) I6 3.0L 245 hp (183 kW) turbodiesel I6
Transmission(s)	6-speed automatic
Wheelbase	3,070 mm (120.9 in) (SWB) 3,210 mm (126.4 in) (LWB)
Length	5,072 mm (199.7 in) (SWB) 5,212 mm (205.2 in) (LWB)
Width	1,902 mm (74.9 in)
Height	1,479 mm (58.2 in) (SWB) 1,478 mm (58.2 in) (LWB)

The European specifications for the new 2009 BMW 7-Series (F01/F02) have been revealed. All models come with a ZF 6-speed transmission. Five variants are showcased at debut, the 750Li, the 740Li, the 750i, the 740i and the 730d.

Model	Engine Code	Engine Type	Displacement	Power	Torque	0-100 km/h (s)	Years made
750i	N63	V8 36V	4,395 cc (268.2 cu in)	407 bhp (303 kW/413 PS) @ 5500-6400 rpm	600 N·m (440 lb·ft) @ 1750-4500 rpm	5.2 (aut)	2008-
740i	N54	I6 24V	2,979 cc (181.8 cu in)	326 bhp (243 kW/331 PS) @ 5800 rpm	450 N·m (330 lb·ft) @ 1500-4500 rpm	5.7 (aut)	2008-
730d		I6 24V	2,993 cc (182.6 cu in)	245 bhp (183 kW/248 PS) @ 4000 rpm	540 N·m (400 lb·ft) @ 1750-3000 rpm	7.2 (aut)	2008-

Improved iDrive

The new F01/F02 is equipped with a more intuitive iDrive system with a full featured web browser.Video this will be safer, and more technologically advanced as well as rich in entertainment.

Innovative night vision

The new 7 series features a night vision system with integrated individual pedestrian notification. Video

Self-parking system

BMW has developed a parking-assist technology that can automatically park the car while the driver stands outside and watch as the internal robotics park it using a combination of sensors. A prototype of the system has been completed and a demo video was recorded using a BMW 730i.