BMW 760Li (E65/E66)
BMW 7 series 2005 6.0 petrol description
Sedan BMW 760Li has been produced from April, 2005 to November, 2008. It has 12-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 6.0 litres, which produces power of 445 horsepower on 6000 rpm - this is the most powerfull BMW 7 sērija 2005 - 2008 version and torque 600 Nm (Newton metres) on 3950 revolutions per minute.
This 12-cylinder 48-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 280 000 and 480 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs
This BMW 7 series 6.0 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 8.5 litres.
BMW 760Li has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
BMW 760Li accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 5.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 760Li fuel consumption is 14 litres per 100km (7.1 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 20 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 9.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 88 litres or 23.25 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 900 kilometers on highway.

BMW 760Li technical data
Model: | BMW 760Li | ||
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Body style: | Sedan | ||
Production period: | 2005. April ... 2008. November | ||
Engine: | 5972 cm3 Petrol, 12 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 330 g/km |
Power: | 445 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 600 NM ON 3950 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Top speed: | 250 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.0 (combined) 20.0 (urban) 9.7 (highway) | ||
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: | 2680 kg |
BMW 760Li engine N73B60
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 280,000 to 480,000 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 | 5972 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 12 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 89 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 80 mm |
Compression ratio | 11.3 : 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 760Li oil type | 5W-40 |
Oil capacity | 8.5 litres (9 quarts) |
Power | 445 HP ON 6000 RPM |
Torque | 600 NM ON 3950 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 2002 |
Duration of production | 6 years |
All BMW 7 series sedan [2005 - 2008] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption |
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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 |