BMW 7 Series (E65) 730i (231 Hp) Steptronic 2004

General Information

Modification (Engine)

730i (231 Hp) Steptronic

Start of production

2004 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

2005 year

Engine

Power

231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.

Power per litre

77.5 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

10.2

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

300 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

Engine displacement

2979

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

89.6 mm

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l

Coolant

11.4 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Valvetrain

DOHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1582 mm

Width

1902 mm

Height

1492 mm

Length

5029 mm

Front track

1578 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

2.1

Wheelbase

2990 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.1 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

15.5 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.9 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.7 l

Maximum speed

237 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

7.7 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

655 kg

Kerb Weight

1715 kg

Fuel tank capacity

88 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

500 l

Max. weight

2370 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, automatic transmission Steptronic

Front suspension

Spring Strut

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

8J x 17

Tires size

225/60 R17

BMW 7 Series 730i (231 Hp) Steptronic