2001 BMW 730Li specifications

2001 BMW 730Li data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3130 mm 123.2 inches
Track/tread (front) 1578 mm 62.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1582 mm 62.3 inches
Length 5169 mm 203.5 inches
Width 1902 mm 74.9 inches
Height 1492 mm 58.7 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
Kerb weight 1820 kg 4012 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 88 litres 19.4 [23.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.28
Frontal area 2.37
CdA 0.66
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3 litre
2979 cc
(181.79 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 84 × 89.6 mm
3.31 × 3.53 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.94
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output 231 PS (228 bhp) (170 kW)
at 5900 rpm
maximum torque 300 Nm (221 ft·lb) (30.6 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output 57.1 kW/litre
77.6 ps/litre
76.5 bhp/litre
1.25 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 100.7 Nm/litre
1.22 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10.2:1
Fuel system EFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1265.5 kPa (183.5 psi)
Maximum RPM 6500 rpm
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 496.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 237 km/h (147 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
127.02 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 PS/kg
93.42 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
125.27 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.7 kg/kW
17.88 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 15.7/8.0/10.7 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km15.7/8.0/10.7 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre6.4/12.5/9.3 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG18.0/35.3/26.4 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG15.0/29.4/22.0 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 260.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK) M
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 2.900
Turning circle 12.60 m
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 8J x 17
Wheel size rear 8J x 17
Tyres front 225/60 R 17 99W
Tyres rear 225/60 R 17 99W
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 324 mm
Rear brake diameter 324 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.69
Final drive ratio 3.73
general
Carfolio.com ID107679
Production total
Model code E65
Model family E66
RAC rating 26.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2001 BMW 730Li added 2003-03-07.
Last modified 2013-10-09.

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