BMW 7 Series (E65)

BMW 7 Series (E65/E66)
Overview
Production	2001–2008
Assembly	Germany: Dingolfing
Designer	Adrian van Hooydonk, Chris Bangle
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size luxury car (F)
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Rear-wheel drive
Related	Alpina B7 (E65)
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 3.0 L M54/N52 I6 3.6–4.8 L N62 V8 6.0 L N73 V12 Diesel: 3.0 L M57 I6 turbo 3.9–4.4 L M67 V8 twin-turbo
Transmission	6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,990 mm (117.7 in) (E65) 3,130 mm (123.2 in) (E66)
Length	5,029 mm (198.0 in) (E65) 5,169 mm (203.5 in) (E66)
Width	1,902 mm (74.9 in)
Height	1,484–1,492 mm (58.4–58.7 in)
Curb weight	1,710–2,040 kg (3,770–4,497 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	BMW 7 Series (E38)
Successor	BMW 7 Series (F01)

The fourth generation of the BMW 7 Series consists of the BMW E65 and BMW E66 luxury cars. The E65/E66 was produced from 2001 to 2008 and is often collectively referred to as the E65. The E65 replaced the E38 7 Series and was produced with petrol and turbo-diesel straight-six and V8 engines, along with a petrol V12 flagship model.

The E65 was the first BMW vehicle to include the iDrive infotainment system and the exterior styling (overseen by Chris Bangle) marked a significant departure from traditional BMW styling. Other new features included active anti-roll bars, a six-speed automatic transmission, an electronic Smart Key (dispensing with the traditional metallic key), and night vision. The 760i model also utilised the world's first production V12 engine to use direct injection.^[1][2]

In late 2008, the E65 7 Series was replaced by the F01 7 Series.