2012 BMW 7-Series Specifications

4-Door Sedan 740Li RWD
MSRP based on 4-Door Sedan 740Li RWD
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 17 mpg City/25 mpg Hwy
Engine Turbocharged Gas I6, 3.0L
EPA Class Large
Style Name Sedan
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission 6-speed automatic transmission -inc: automatic & manual shift modes both w/fully synchronized electronic gear changes

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Large
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 4178
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in) 59.2
Second Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Head Room (in) 40.8
Second Leg Room (in) 44.3
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Leg Room (in) 41.3
Second Shoulder Room (in) 57.6
Passenger Volume (ft³) 115
Second Head Room (in) 38.9
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in) 63.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 74.9
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 126.4
Track Width, Rear (in) 65.0
Height, Overall (in) 58.3
Length, Overall (in) 205.2
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.8
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 17.7

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 21.7
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 25
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 17

Performance Specs

Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 326 @ 5800
Displacement 3.0L/182
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 332 @ 1500-4500
Fuel System Direct Injection
Engine Type Turbocharged Gas I6
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.87
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 6
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.52
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.17
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.69
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.14
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.46
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.34
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.40
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 14.7 x 1.42
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.6 x 0.94
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) NA
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 41.7
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 19.1
Tires
Rear Tire Size P245/50R18
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size NA
Front Tire Size P245/50R18
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) NA
Front Wheel Size (in) 18 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Material NA
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 18 x 8.0
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) NA
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA
Suspension Type - Front Double-Wishbone
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) NA
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA
Suspension Type - Rear Integral-V
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) NA

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear Yes
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps Yes
Parking Aid Yes
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes
Back-Up Camera Yes
Stability Control Yes
Other Features Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Dynamic stability control (DSC) -inc: brake fade compensation,...
Corona ring integrated daytime running lights
Driver & front passenger dual-threshold dual-stage front airbags...
Front-seat side-impact airbags
Front & rear head protection system (HPS)
Active knee protection
BMW Assist w/Bluetooth -inc: (4) year Safety Plan subscription
Rear-view camera
Front & rear park distance control w/graphic display
Crash sensor that activates battery safety terminal disconnect...
Front safety belt automatic pretensioners, acoustic belt warning
3-point safety belt system -inc: ALR in all passenger positions
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) on rear outboard...
Child safety rear door locks
Emergency interior trunk release handle
Tire pressure monitor

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 50,000
Basic Years 4
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 12
Drivetrain Miles/km 50,000
Drivetrain Years 4
Maintenance Miles/km 50,000
Maintenance Years 4
Roadside Assistance Miles/km Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Note Assist Safety Plan
Roadside Assistance Years 4

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 9.5
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 180
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
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