BMW Top Speed

7 series long (e66)

237.00 km/h

or 147.26 mp/h

General information
BrandBMW
Model 7 Series
Generation 7 Series Long (E66)
Modification (Engine) 730Li (231 Hp) Steptronic
Start of production 2004 year
End of production 2005 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 15.7 l/100 km 14.98 US mpg17.99 UK mpg6.37 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg35.31 UK mpg12.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 10.8 l/100 km 21.78 US mpg26.16 UK mpg9.26 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 7.9 sec
Maximum speed 237 km/h 147.26 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.6 kg/Hp, 132.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.8 kg/Nm, 171.9 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.
Power per litre 77.5 Hp/l
Torque 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 221.27 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M54B30
Engine displacement 2979 cm3 181.79 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 84 mm 3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 89.6 mm 3.53 in.
Compression ratio 10.2
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Coolant 11.4 l 12.05 US qt | 10.03 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1745 kg 3847.07 lbs.
Max. weight 2440 kg 5379.28 lbs.
Max load 695 kg 1532.21 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 5169 mm 203.5 in.
Width 1902 mm 74.88 in.
Height 1492 mm 58.74 in.
Wheelbase 3130 mm 123.23 in.
Front track 1578 mm 62.13 in.
Rear (Back) track 1582 mm 62.28 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.28
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 12.6 m 41.34 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