BMW 740Li (F01/02)

BMW 7 series 2008 3.0 petrol description

Sedan BMW 740Li has been produced from November, 2008 to January, 2012. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 326 horsepower on 5800 rpm and torque 450 Nm (Newton metres) on 1500 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and BiTurbo turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 190 000 and 330 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This BMW 7 series 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6.5 litres.

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

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 740Li fuel consumption is 10 litres per 100km (10 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 14 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 82 litres or 21.66 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 800 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1060 kilometers on highway.

BMW 7 series 2008

BMW 740Li technical data

Model: BMW 740Li
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2008. November ... 2012. January 
Engine: 2979 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 235 g/km
Power: 326 HP ON 5800 RPM Torque: 450 NM ON 1500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.0 (combined) 14.0 (urban) 7.7 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 82 litres (21.7 gallons)
Car dimensions: 5.21m (length) 1.90m (width) 1.48m (height)
Turning diameter: 12 meters
Trunk capacity: 500 litres
Gross weight: 2525 kg

BMW 740Li engine N54B30 T0

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 190,000 to 330,000 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 2979 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 84 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 89.6 mm
Compression ratio 10.2 : 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 740Li oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts)
Coolant capacity 9 litres (9.5 quarts)
Power 326 - 340 HP ON 5800 RPM
Torque 450 NM ON 1500 RPM
Start of production (year) 2006
Duration of production 10 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2009 onwards.

Engine also used on BMW Z4

All BMW 7 series sedan [2008 - 2012] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Drive type
BMW 730i Jan 2009 — Jan 2012

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.0 Petrol 258 HP 9.9 l/100km Rear wheel
BMW 730Li Jan 2009 — Jan 2012 3.0 Petrol 258 HP 10.0 l/100km Rear wheel
BMW 740i Nov 2008 — Jan 2012

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.0 Petrol 326 HP 9.9 l/100km Rear wheel
BMW 740Li Nov 2008 — Jan 2012 3.0 Petrol 326 HP 10.0 l/100km Rear wheel
BMW 730Ld

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

3.0 Diesel 245 HP 7.2 l/100km Rear wheel
BMW 730d Nov 2008 — Jan 2012

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

3.0 Diesel 245 HP 7.2 l/100km Rear wheel
BMW 740d xDrive 4x4 Jan 2009 — Jan 2012

Most powerfull diesel version (306 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

3.0 Diesel 306 HP 7.0 l/100km All wheel
BMW ActiveHybrid7 4.4 Petrol 408 HP - Rear wheel
BMW 750i Nov 2008 — Jan 2012 4.4 Petrol 408 HP 11.4 l/100km Rear wheel
BMW 750Li Nov 2008 — Jan 2012 4.4 Petrol 408 HP 11.4 l/100km Rear wheel
BMW ActiveHybrid7L Jan 2009 — Jan 2012 4.4 Petrol 408 HP - Rear wheel
BMW 760i Jan 2009 — Jan 2012

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds
Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

6.0 Petrol 544 HP - Rear wheel
BMW 760Li Jan 2009 — Jan 2012

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds
Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

6.0 Petrol 544 HP 12.9 l/100km Rear wheel
BMW 7 series 2008 reviews
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