BMW 750Li (E65/E66)

BMW 7 series 2005 4.8 petrol description

Sedan BMW 750Li has been produced from April, 2005 to November, 2008. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 4.8 litres, which produces power of 360 horsepower on 6300 rpm and torque 500 Nm (Newton metres) on 3400 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 without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 290 000 to 490 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This BMW 7 series 4.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8 litres.

BMW 750Li has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
BMW 750Li accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 750Li in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 12 litres per 100km (8.3 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 17 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 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1060 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this BMW is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real BMW 7 series fuel consumption.

BMW 7 series 2005

BMW 750Li technical data

Model: BMW 750Li
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2005. April ... 2008. November 
Engine: 4799 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders CO2 emissions: 272 g/km
Power: 360 HP ON 6300 RPM Torque: 500 NM ON 3400 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Maximum speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 12.0 (combined) 17.0 (urban) 8.3 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 12.3 l/100km (19.1 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 88 litres (23.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 5.18m (length) 1.90m (width) 1.48m (height)
Turning diameter: 13 meters
Trunk capacity: 500 litres
Gross weight: 2530 kg

BMW 750Li engine N62B48

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 290,000 to 490,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 4799 cm3
Number of cylinders 8
Bore (cylinder diameter) 93 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 88.3 mm
Compression ratio 11 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
BMW 750Li oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 8 litres (8.5 quarts)
Coolant capacity 14.5 litres (15.3 quarts)
Power 360 HP ON 6300 RPM
Torque 500 NM ON 3400 RPM
Start of production (year) 2001
Duration of production 9 years
Engine also used on BMW 5 sērija BMW X5 BMW 6 sērija

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All BMW 7 series sedan [2005 - 2008] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption
BMW 730i Apr 2005 — Nov 2008

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.0 Petrol 258 HP 10.0 l/100km
BMW 730Li Apr 2005 — Nov 2008

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.0 Petrol 258 HP 10.0 l/100km
BMW 730d Apr 2005 — Nov 2008

Most fuel efficient diesel version

3.0 Diesel 231 HP 8.2 l/100km
BMW 730Ld Sep 2005 — Nov 2008

Most fuel efficient diesel version

3.0 Diesel 231 HP 8.2 l/100km
BMW 740i Apr 2005 — Nov 2008 4.0 Petrol 306 HP 11.0 l/100km
BMW 740Li Apr 2005 — Nov 2008 4.0 Petrol 306 HP 11.0 l/100km
BMW 745d Apr 2005 — Nov 2008 4.4 Diesel 300 HP 9.5 l/100km
BMW 745d

Most powerfull diesel version (330 HP)

4.4 Diesel 330 HP 9.0 l/100km
BMW 750i Apr 2005 — Nov 2008

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

4.8 Petrol 367 HP 11.0 l/100km
BMW 750Li Apr 2005 — Nov 2008

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

4.8 Petrol 367 HP 12.0 l/100km
BMW 760i Apr 2005 — Nov 2008

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds

6.0 Petrol 445 HP 13.0 l/100km
BMW 760Li Apr 2005 — Nov 2008

Most powerfull petrol version (445 HP)

6.0 Petrol 445 HP 14.0 l/100km
BMW 7 series 2005 reviews
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