BMW 760i (E65/E66)

BMW 7 series 2005 6.0 petrol description

Sedan BMW 760i 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 280 000 to 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 760i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
BMW 760i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 5.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 760i in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 13 litres per 100km (7.7 km/l), city fuel economy - 20 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 9.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 88 litres or 23.25 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 920 kilometers on highway.

BMW 7 series 2005

BMW 760i technical data

Model: BMW 760i
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2005. April ... 2008. November 
Engine: 5972 cm3 Petrol, 12 cylinders CO2 emissions: 325 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)
Maximum speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 13.0 (combined) 20.0 (urban) 9.5 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 88 litres (23.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 5.04m (length) 1.90m (width) 1.49m (height)
Turning diameter: 12 meters
Trunk capacity: 500 litres
Gross weight: 2645 kg

BMW 760i 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
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 760i 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
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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