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BMW 730Li {E66}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 84.00 mm × 89.60 mm 3.31 in × 3.53 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3 litre 2979 cc (181.79 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.20:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power 231.2 PS (228.0 bhp) (170 kW) @ 5900 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 8.30 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 237 km/h (147 mph)
Fuel consumption 15.7/8.0/10.7 l/100m urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 260.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 125.27 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 300.0 Nm (221 ft·lb) (30.6 kgm) @ 3500 rpm
bmep 1265.5 kPa (183.5 psi)
Specific torque 100.7 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 6500 rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.94
Unitary capacity 496.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3130 mm
wheelbase 123.2 in
Length (milimeters) 5169 mm
Length (inches) 203.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1902 mm
Width (inches) 74.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1492 mm
Height (inches) 58.7 in
L:W ratio 1.65
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1820 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4012 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 88 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 19.4 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 23.2 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.280
Frontal area 2.37 m2
Cx 0.66

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.900
Turning circle 12.60 m
Tyres 225/60 R 17 99W
Wheels 8J x 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 324 mm
Braked area
Transmission 6A
Top gear ratio 0.69
Final drive ratio 3.73

General information

RAC rating 26.2
Number made
Model code E65
Model family E66
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 2001 BMW 730Li {E66} PDF Manual
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Year 2001

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