BMW 740d (E65/E66)

BMW 7 series 2001 3.9 diesel description

Sedan BMW 740d has been produced from September, 2002 to April, 2005. It has eight-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 3.9 litres, which produces power of 259 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 560 Nm (Newton metres) on 1900 revolutions per minute.

This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system and biturbo turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 310 000 to 520 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
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This BMW 7 series 3.9 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8.75 litres.

BMW 740d has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
BMW 740d accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 740d in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.7 litres per 100km (10.3 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient BMW 7 sērija 2001 - 2005 versions, fuel consumption in city - 14 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 88 litres or 23.25 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 900 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1160 kilometers on highway.