BMW 735Li (E65/E66)

BMW 7 series 2001 3.6 petrol description

Sedan BMW 735Li has been produced from March, 2002 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, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 270 up to 450 thousand 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 735Li has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
BMW 735Li accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

BMW 735Li fuel consumption is 11 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (9.1 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 15 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8.3 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 13.3 litres per 100 km, which is 21% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 7 series fuel consumption.