BMW 7 Series (E65)

BMW 7-Series E65/E66/E67/E68 Manufacturer BMW Production 2002–2008 Assembly Dingolfing, Germany Rayong, Thailand Cairo, Egypt Toluca, Mexico12 Predecessor BMW E38 Successor BMW F01 BMW F02 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 Transmission(s) 5-speed automatic 6-speed automatic Wheelbase 2,990 mm (117.7 in) (SWB) 3,129 mm (123.2 in) (LWB) Length 5,029 mm (198.0 in) (2002-05 E65) 5,169 mm (203.5 in) (2002-05 E66) 5,039 mm (198.4 in) (2006-09 E65) 5,179 mm (203.9 in) (2006-09 E66) Width 1,902 mm (74.9 in) Height 1,491 mm (58.7 in) 1,483 mm (58.4 in) (2006-09 LWB) 1,476 mm (58.1 in) (Alpina B7) Vehicles BMW 7-Series E65/E66/E67/E68 is the internal model designation for a car made by BMW from 2002 to 2008, badged and marketed as the BMW 7-Series. It replaced the BMW E38 for the 2002 model year. The car was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2001, and was launched in Europe on November 17, 2001. It first appeared in the USA and other markets in the spring of 2002. E65 was the designation of the short wheel base version of the automobile, E66 of the long wheel base version, E67 of the bullet proof version and E68 of the hydrogen version. The E65 generated much controversy, due to its radical styling and iDrive user difficulties, so customers rushed to purchase its predecessor, the E38, before it was discontinued. Nonetheless, the E65 broke records to become the best-selling 7-series iteration ever, especially after its 2005 facelift. 345 Contents 1 Overview 2 Model lineup 3 References 4 External links // Overview Mexican built high security 760-Li in service with the Mexican Federal District Police. The arrival of E65 7-Series heralded a new styling era for BMW with the work of chief designer Chris Bangle, with its two-level rear end styling that features separate rear fenders with a "bustle-back" boot lid, which was derisively known as the "Bangle Butt" by critics.34 Early production E65s were fraught with problems, the vast majority of which were caused by software issues, not least the lack of functionality of iDrive. BMW repurchased a substantial number of 2002 and 2003 7 series cars in the USA. Subsequent software updates have largely cured these issues. Furthermore, BMW of North America extended the factory warranty on all 2002 and 2003 model year 7 series cars sold in the USA to 6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km) from the original 4-year or 50,000-mile (80,000 km) coverage. The UK however was only covered by the standard 3 yr/unlimited mileage warranty on this model.34 The E65/E66 were the only BMW cars that are available with the top of the line 6.0 litre V12 petrol and 4.4 liter V8 turbodiesel engines, respectively the BMW N73 760i V12 and BMW M67D44 745d V8 Turbodiesel models. The 2008 United States MSRP for the BMW 7 Series was: $75,800 (750i), $78,900 (750Li), and $122,600 (760Li). Model lineup The E65 front side before facelift The E65 rear side before facelift The E65 front side after facelift The E65 rear side after facelift Model Model Year Engine Power E65 Sedan E66 LWB 730d 2002–2004 M57TUD30 I6 214 BHP ✓ 730d 2005–2008 M57TU2D30 I6 227 BHP ✓ 730i 2004–2008 N52B30 I6 254 BHP ✓ 730Ld 2002–2004 M57TUD30 I6 214 BHP ✓ 730Ld 2005–2008 M57TU2D30 I6 227 BHP ✓ 730Li 2004–2008 N52B30 I6 254 BHP ✓ 735i 2002–2003 N62B36 V8 268 BHP ✓ 735Li 2002–2003 N62B36 V8 268 BHP ✓ 740i 2002–2008 N62B40 V8 301 BHP ✓ 740Li 2002–2008 N62B40 V8 301 BHP ✓ 745d 2002–2008 M67D44 V8 330 BHP ✓ 745i 2002–2006 N62B44 V8 328 BHP ✓ 745Li 2002–2006 N62B44 V8 328 BHP ✓ 750i 2006–2008 N62B48 V8 361 BHP ✓ 750Li 2006–2008 N62B48 V8 361 BHP ✓ 760i 2002–2006 N73B60 V12 431 BHP ✓ 760Li 2002–2008 N73B60 V12 431 BHP ✓ References ^ "BMW car factory in Mexico. | Russell Gordon Photography SERBIA". Russellgordon.photoshelter.com. 2002-02-20. http://russellgordon.photoshelter.com/image/I0000369oFQ87U5E. Retrieved 2010-08-21.  ^ "Vehicle manufacturer profiles". Automotive World. http://www.automotiveworld.com/oem-tracker/bmw-group/page/154. Retrieved 2010-11-16.  ^ a b c Ulrich, Lawrence (2009-03-01). "Casting Out Devils, BMW’s 7 Becomes More Heavenly". nytimes.com. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/01/automobiles/autoreviews/01bmw-750.html?_r=1&em. Retrieved 2009-09-25.  ^ a b c "2009 BMW 750i Styling Review - Bye Bye Bangle Butt - Automobile Magazine". Automobilemag.com. http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/driven/0807_2009_bmw_7_series_first_drive/new_7_series_styling.html. Retrieved 2009-09-24.  ^ "2009 BMW 750i Test Drive on". Edmunds.com. http://www.edmunds.com/bmw/7series/2009/testdrive.html. Retrieved 2010-08-21.  External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to: BMW E65 Wikimedia Commons has media related to: BMW E66 BMW 7 Series at the Open Directory Project v · d · e « previous — BMW road car timeline, 1980s–present Type Series 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Small family 3 Compact E36/5 E46/5 1 Series E81 / E82 / E87 / E88 Compact exec 3 Series E21 E30 E36 E46 E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 Executive 5 Series E12 E28 E34 E39 E60 / E61 F10 / F11 Luxury Coupé 6 Series E24 E63 / E64 F12 / F13 Luxury 7 Series E23 E32 E38 E65 / E66 / E67 / E68 F01 / F02 / F03 / F04 Roadster Z Series E30 (Z1) E36/7 & E36/8 (Z3) E85 / E86 (Z4) E89 (Z4) M M3 E30 M3 E36 M3 E46 M3 E90/92/93 M3 M5 E28 M5 E34 M5 E39 M5 E60/61 M5 M6 E24 M635CSi/"M6" E63/64 M6 M Roadster E36/7 (Z3) M E85 (Z4) M M Coupé E36/8 M Coupé E86 M Coupé Supercar/GT E26 (M1) E31 (8 series) E52 (Z8) Sports Activity X1 E84 X3 E83 F25 X5 E53 E70 X6 E71 / E72 Progressive Activity 5 GT F07