BMW 7 Series (E65) 730i (231 Hp) Steptronic

BMW 7 Series (E65) 730i (231 Hp) Steptronic Technical information

General information
2979 cm3 231 hp 170 kW 8.1 sec 237 km/h 147 mph 1715 kg 3781 lbs Compare this car with other cars
Brand :	BMW
Model :	7 Series
Generation :	7 Series (E65)
Engine / modification :	730i (231 Hp) Steptronic
Production start :	2004 year
Production end :	2005 year
Coupe type :	Sedan
Num. of Doors :	4
Num. of seats :	5
Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban :	15.5 l/100 km \| 15.2 mpg US \| 18.2 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban :	7.9 l/100 km \| 29.8 mpg US \| 35.8 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined :	10.7 l/100 km \| 22.0 mpg US \| 26.4 mpg UK
Fuel Type :	Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient :	0.28
Fuel tank volume :	88 l \| 23.2 US gallons \| 19.4 UK gallons
Emission standard :	Euro 3
Performance
Power :	231 hp \| 170 kW
Max power in :	5900 rpm.
Maximum speed :	237 km/h \| 147 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h :	8.1 sec
Torque :	300 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Engine
Model Engine :	M54B30
Engine position :	Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement :	2979 cm3
Engine oil capacity :	6.5 l
Coolant :	11.4 l
Fuel System :	Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders :	Inline
Valvetrain :	DOHC
Number of cylinders :	6
Number of valves per cylinder :	4
Compression ratio :	10.2
Piston Stroke :	89.6 mm
Cylinder Bore :	84 mm
Transmission
Wheel Drive :	Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) :	6 Steptronic
Chassis
Length :	5029 mm \| 198.0 in
Width :	1902 mm \| 74.9 in
Height :	1492 mm \| 58.7 in
Wheelbase :	2990 mm \| 117.7 in
Front track :	1578 mm \| 62.1 in
Rear (Back) track :	1582 mm \| 62.3 in
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) :	500 l
Front suspension :	The depreciated rack
Rear suspension :	Helical spring
Max weight :	2370 kg \| 5225 lbs
Front brakes :	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes :	Disc
Kerb Weight :	1715 kg \| 3781 lbs
ABS :	yes
Steering type :	Steering rack and pinion
Power steering :	Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) :	12.1 m
Tyres / Wheels
Tire size :	225/60 R17
Wheel rims size :	8J x 17
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