BMW 735i (E65/E66)

BMW 7 series 2001 3.6 petrol description

Sedan BMW 735i has been produced from November, 2001 to April, 2005. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.6 litres, which produces power of 272 horsepower on 6200 rpm and torque 360 Nm (Newton metres) on 3700 revolutions per minute.

This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This BMW 7 series 3.6 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8 litres.

BMW 735i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
BMW 735i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 735i fuel consumption is 11 litres per 100km (9.1 km/l), city fuel economy - 15 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 88 litres or 23.25 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 800 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1060 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 13.1 litres per 100 km, which is 19% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 7 series fuel consumption.