2001 BMW 745Li

E66 E66

The BMW 745Li is a 4 door saloon (sedan)-bodied road car with a front positioned engine powering the rear wheels. The BMW 745Li belongs to the E66 range of cars from BMW. Power is supplied by a double overhead camshaft, 4.4 litre naturally aspirated 8 cylinder engine, with 4 valves per cylinder that provides power and torque figures of 328 bhp (333 PS/245 kW) at 6100 rpm and 450 N·m (332 lb·ft/45.9 kgm) at 3600 rpm respectively. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels by means of a 6 speed automatic transmission. Stated weight at the kerb is 1985 kg. Maximum speed quoted is 250 km/h or 155 mph, quoted fuel consumption figures are 15.5/8.3/10.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined, and carbon dioxide emissions are 271.0 g/km.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
5129 mm
Weight
1985 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
4.4 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
333 PS / 328 bhp / 245 kW @ 6100 rpm
Torque
450 Nm / 332 ft.lb / 45.9 kgm @ 3600 rpm
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 6.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h / 155 mph
Economy
15.5/8.3/10.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO₂ emissions
271.0 CO₂ g/km

2001 BMW 745Li specifications

2001 BMW 745Li data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
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	5129 mm	201.9 inches
Width	1902 mm	74.9 inches
Height	1492 mm	58.7 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.64
Kerb weight	1985 kg	4376 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	88 litres	19.4 [23.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.291
Frontal area	2.38 m²
CdA	0.69
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	BMW
Engine code
Cylinders	V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity	4.4 litre 4398 cc (268.382 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	92 × 82.7 mm 3.62 × 3.26 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.11
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 32 valves in total
maximum power output	333 PS (328 bhp) (245 kW) at 6100 rpm
maximum torque	450 Nm (332 ft·lb) (45.9 kgm) at 3600 rpm
Specific output	55.6 kW/litre 75.6 ps/litre 74.6 bhp/litre 1.22 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	102.32 Nm/litre 1.24 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	10.5:1
Fuel system	EFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1285.8 kPa (186.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	5
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	549.75 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h	6.3 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	250 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 167.54 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.17 PS/kg 123.22 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 kW/kg 165.24 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.17 bhp/kg 0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 8.12 kg/kW 13.56 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption	15.5/8.3/10.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km	15.5/8.3/10.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre	6.5/12.0/9.2 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG	18.2/34.0/25.9 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG	15.2/28.3/21.6 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions	271.0 g/km NEDC
Carbon dioxide emissions
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	245/55 R 17 102W
Tyres rear	245/55 R 17 102W
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter	348 mm
Rear brake diameter	345 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed automatic
Top gear ratio	0.69
Final drive ratio	3.38
general
Carfolio.com ID	103026
Production total
Model code	E66
Model family	E66
RAC rating	42.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2001 BMW 745Li added 2002-11-27. Last modified 2013-10-09.