








(2001 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 745i | Issued until | |
| Serie | 7 | Number made | |
| Model family | E65 | Body construction | |
| Model code | E65 | Body designation | |
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 5029 mm / 198.0 in / 198.0 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1902 mm / 74.9 in / 74.9 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Height | 1492 mm / 58.7 in / 58.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1945 kg / 4288 lb / 4288 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2990 mm / 117.7 in / 117.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1586 mm / 62.4 in / 62.4 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1590 mm / 62.6 in / 62.6 in | Fuel capacity | 88 l / 19.4 UK gal / 23.2 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.290 | Frontal Area | 2.38 m2 / 25.6 sq ft / 25.6 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx | 0.69 |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (90.0° vee) | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 82.7 mm / 3.26 in / 3.26 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.11 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 4398 cm3 / 268.4 cu in / 268.4 cu in |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 549.75 cm3/cylinder / 33.548 cu in/cylinder / 33.548 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 244.6 kW / 332.6 hp / 332.6 hp at 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 450.0 Nm / 331.9 lbft / 331.9 lbft at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 241.2 kW / 327.9 bhp / 327.9 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 74.6 kW/l / 1.662 bhp/cu in / 1.662 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 102.32 Nm/l / 0.895 lbft/cu in / 0.895 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.69 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.38 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 6.70 s / 6.70 s / 6.70 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 168.64 kW/ton / 229.29 bhp/ton / 229.29 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 16.50 s / 16.50 s / 16.50 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | 15.20 s / 15.20 s / 15.20 s (top 95 km/h / 59 mph / 59 mph) | Fuel consumption, Euro | |
| 0-Kilometer time | 27.50 s / 27.50 s / 27.50 s | CO2 emissions | 263 g/km / 423 g/mi / 423 g/mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion VPAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.90 | Turning circle | 12.10 m / 39.70 ft / 39.70 ft |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 8J x 17 | Wheels rear | 8J x 17 |
| Tyres front | 245/55 R 17 102W | Tyres rear | 245/55 R 17 102W |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | 348 mm / 13.7 in / 13.7 in | Brake diameter rear | 345 mm / 13.6 in / 13.6 in |
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Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 745i