BMW Top Speed

7 series (e65, facelift 2005)

235.00 km/h

or 146.02 mp/h

General information
BrandBMW
Model 7 Series
Generation 7 Series (E65, facelift 2005)
Modification (Engine) 730d (231 Hp) Steptronic
Start of production 2005 year
End of production 2008 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 10.9 l/100 km 21.58 US mpg25.92 UK mpg9.17 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 6.2 l/100 km 37.94 US mpg45.56 UK mpg16.13 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 7.9 l/100 km 29.77 US mpg35.76 UK mpg12.66 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 7.4 sec
Maximum speed 235 km/h 146.02 mph
Emission standard Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio 8.2 kg/Hp, 121.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.7 kg/Nm, 273.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 231 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre 77.2 Hp/l
Torque 520 Nm @ 2000-2750 rpm. 383.53 lb.-ft. @ 2000-2750 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M57D30
Engine displacement 2993 cm3 182.64 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 84 mm 3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 90 mm 3.54 in.
Compression ratio 17
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel System Diesel Commonrail
Engine aspiration Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 8.25 l 8.72 US qt | 7.26 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Coolant 10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1900 kg 4188.78 lbs.
Max. weight 2480 kg 5467.46 lbs.
Max load 580 kg 1278.68 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 500 l 17.66 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 88 l 23.25 US gal | 19.36 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 5039 mm 198.39 in.
Width 1902 mm 74.88 in.
Height 1491 mm 58.7 in.
Wheelbase 2990 mm 117.72 in.
Front track 1578 mm 62.13 in.
Rear (Back) track 1596 mm 62.83 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.29
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 12.1 m 39.7 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) 6 Steptronic
Front suspension Spring Strut
Rear suspension Helical spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 245/55 R17
Wheel rims size17