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BMW 745d

(2005 model)

Brief specs of 2005 BMW 745d

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), diesel 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4423 cm3 / 269.9 cu in / 269.9 cu in, 220.7 kW / 296.0 hp / 296.0 hp @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, 700.0 N·m / 516.3 lb·ft / 516.3 lb·ft @ 1750 rpm / 1750 rpm / 1750 rpm, automatic 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed, consumption 9.5 l/100km / 29.7 mpg-UK / 24.8 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BMWIssued from2005
Model745dIssued until
Serie7Number made
Model familyE65Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerBMWCountryDE,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length5039 mm / 198.4 in / 198.4 inTotal (curb) weight2040 kg / 4497 lb / 4497 lb
Width1902 mm / 74.9 in / 74.9 inDry weight
Height1491 mm / 58.7 in / 58.7 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2990 mm / 117.7 in / 117.7 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1578 mm / 62.1 in / 62.1 inTowing weight
Track rear1596 mm / 62.8 in / 62.8 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity88 l / 19.4 UK gal / 23.2 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.69  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.29Frontal area (A)2.38 m2 / 25.6 sq ft / 25.6 sq ft
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.69 m2 / 7.4 sq ft / 7.4 sq ftAerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)17.1 kW / 23.0 hp / 23.0 hp

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerBMWValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore87.0 mm / 3.43 in / 3.43 in
FueldieselStroke93.0 mm / 3.66 in / 3.66 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.94
Fuel supplyEngine displacement4423 cm3 / 269.9 cu in / 269.9 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity552.88 cm3/cylinder / 33.739 cu in/cylinder / 33.739 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio17.0 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power220.7 kW / 296.0 hp / 296.0 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
AspirationturbochargedMax. torque700.0 N·m / 516.3 lb·ft / 516.3 lb·ft at 1750 rpm / 1750 rpm / 1750 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)111.9 kW / 150.1 hp / 150.1 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output49.9 kW/l / 1.097 bhp/cu in / 1.097 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque158.3 N·m/l / 1.38 lb·ft/cu in / 1.38 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears6
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.69
  Final gear (drive) ratio2.93

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)5.30 s / 5.30 s / 5.30 sTop (maximal) speed250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio145.1 kW/ton / 109.9 bhp/ton / 109.9 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h7.60 s / 7.60 s / 7.60 sFuel consumption, City (urban)13.5 l/100km / 20.9 mpg-UK / 17.4 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)18.50 s / 18.50 s / 18.50 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)7.2 l/100km / 39.2 mpg-UK / 32.7 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)9.5 l/100km / 29.7 mpg-UK / 24.8 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions251 g/km / 404 g/mi / 404 g/mi
  Range926 km / 576 mi / 576 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels front8J x 18 LMWheels rear8J x 18 LM
Tyres front245/50 R 18 100WTyres rear245/50 R 18 100W
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter front348 mm / 13.7 in / 13.7 inBrake diameter rear345 mm / 13.6 in / 13.6 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 745d

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