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2004 BMW 7-Series
Body style(s): 4-door sedan
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MSRP: |
745i
745Li
760i
760Li
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$69,300
$73,300
$109,800
$117,200
dest. charge: $695
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Notes
Now three years old, BMW's flagship sedan line added new features for 2004, and gained a
performance model, the 760i. The 2004 760i was the first short-wheelbase 7-Series model
sold in the United States with a V-12. Meant as a sportier 7-Series, perhaps in the vein
of the S55 AMG from Mercedes (albeit more muted), the 760i offered many of the features
of the 745 Sport Package, including the 3-spoke sport wheel and gloss black exterior trim, and
sport seats as a no-cost option. The 760i rode on massive 20-inch alloy wheels, which were
unique to that trim level. Although it was a late addition, debuting at the 2004 Chicago
Auto Show, the 760i was sold by BMW as a 2004 model, despite claims to the contrary from
some automotive publications. As for the rest of the line, new features became available.
745i and 745Li models switched wheel designs, replacing the old style with the Styling 94
wheels that had been available only with run-flat tires. On the 760Li, run-flat tires or
all-season tires were both available only with the exclusive forged 18-inch rims. Satellite
radio from Sirius became optional in the '04 model year, but the biggest new option was
adaptive headlights. Electrical motors pivoted the beams based on steering inputs, "steering"
the lights into corners. A new humidity sensor was incorporated into the climate-control system,
and iDrive was somewhat simplified to improve ease-of-use for functions such as changing
channels on the radio. Finally, the tire pressure monitor was adopted as standard equipment.
While the US now was offered four 7-Series models, even more were
available in Europe from the 6-cylinder 730i and the small V-8 735i and 735Li, to the
730d and 740d diesels. The latter turbodiesel produced 230 horsepower and an impressive 413
pound-feet of torque, all while getting 29mpg.
Series: 2002-current
design
Drivetrain:
Construction:
Seats:
Engine(s):
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longitudinal front-engine, rear-wheel drive
steel unibody
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4.4 L multiport-injected V-8 [745i/Li]
Valvetrain: dual-overhead-cam, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore x stroke: 92.0 x 82.7 mm
Compression ratio: 10.5 to 1 (91-octane unleaded)
Horsepower (SAE net): 325 bhp @ 6100 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 330 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manumatic (final drive ratio 3.38:1)
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy, 1985 test): 18/26 mpg
6.0L direct-injected V-12 [760i/Li]
Valvetrain: dual-overhead-cam, 4 valves/cylinder
Bore x stroke: 88.9 x 80.0 mm
Compression ratio: 11.3 to 1 (91-octane unleaded)
Horsepower (SAE net): 438 bhp @ 6100rpm
Torque (SAE net): 444 lb-ft @ 3950rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manumatic (final drive ratio 3.15:1)
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy, 1985 test): 15/22 mpg
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DIMENSIONS
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745i/760i
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745Li/760Li
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EPA Class:
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LARGE CAR
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LARGE CAR
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Wheelbase:
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117.7"
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123.2"
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Length:
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198.0"
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203.5"
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Width:
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74.9"
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74.9"
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Height:
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58.7"
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58.7"
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Track, F:
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62.1"
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62.1"
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Track, R:
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62.3"
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62.3"
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Clearance:
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5.7"
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5.7"
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Curb weight:
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4376 lbs. (745i)
4762 lbs. (760i)
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4464 lbs. (745Li)
4872 lbs. (760Li)
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Interior vol.:
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55/49 cu ft. (f/r)
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55/57 cu ft. (f/r)
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Cargo vol.:
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17.7 cu ft.
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17.7 cu ft.
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Fuel tank:
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23.3 gal.
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23.3 gal.
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Technical
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Tires:
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245/50R18 (745i/Li, opt. 760Li);
245/45R19 f, 275/40R19 r (760Li, opt. 745i/Li);
245/40R20 f, 275/35R20 r (760i)
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Suspension:
(f/r)
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indep.: MacPherson struts, lower A-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
indep.: 4-link, coil springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
760i/Li (opt 745i/Li) (f): indep.: MacPherson struts, lower A-arms, coil springs, adj. tube shocks, anti-roll bar
760i/Li (opt 745i/Li) (r): indep.: 4-link, coil springs, self-leveling air springs, adj. tube shocks, anti-roll bar
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Brakes:
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disc/disc, power-assisted (13.7" vented/13.6" vented)
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Steering:
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rack-and-pinion, variable power-assisted (variable ratio w/ overall ratio 13.1:1, 3.1 turns-to-lock)
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Active sys.:
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antilock brakes,
elect. brake distribution,
emrg. brake assist,
traction control,
stability control
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Airbags:
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dual front,
dual front side,
dual f/r curtain,
dual front knee,
opt. rear side
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Standard Equipment
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745i
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Seating:
leather upholstery,
front bucket seats,
10-way power driver's seat w/ 4-way power lumbar,
8-way power front passenger's seat w/ 4-way power lumbar,
rear 3-place bench seat.
Equipment:
power windows,
power locks,
heated power mirrors (electrochromatic drivers, electrochromatic & reversing tilt-down passenger),
power tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel w/ cabin controls,
memory system,
wheel-mounted shift buttons,
cruise control,
voice recognition,
navigation system,
LCD information display,
retained accessory power,
remote keyless entry,
power moonroof,
universal garage-door opener,
rear window grid antenna,
trip computer,
tachometer,
outside temperature gauge.
Climate control:
air conditioning,
dual-zone automatic climate control,
rear ventilation w/ controls,
interior air filter,
rear defogger.
Entertainment:
AM/FM/weatherband radio,
CD player,
10 speakers,
cellular telephone.
Cabin features:
f center console w/ storage,
column shifter,
wood trim,
4 cupholders (2 in f console, 2 below center rear seat cushion),
3 ashtrays (1 in-dash, 2 in r doors),
3 lighters (1 in-dash, 2 in rear of center console),
integrated iDrive controller,
engine starter button,
digital clock,
remote fuel-filler & trunk releases,
locking glove box,
in-dash storage trays,
f/r door bins,
seatback map pockets,
folding r center armrest w/ storage,
1 12-volt power outlet (f passenger footwell),
dome light,
f/r map lights,
electrochromatic rearview mirror,
dual f/single r lighted visor mirrors,
carpeting,
floor mats.
Exterior:
7-spoke twin-vane alloy wheels,
dual exhaust.
Technical:
active roll-damping suspension.
Lights:
daytime running lights,
f fog lights,
auto-on/off quad xenon headlights,
headlight washers,
puddle lamps,
adaptive LED brakelights,
LED CHMSL.
Safety:
tire pressure monitor,
engine immobilizer,
security system,
telematics system,
full-size spare tire,
variable-intermittent rain-sensing wipers w/ heated washers,
emrg. trunk release.
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745Li
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Equipped as per 745i. Additionally:
Seating:
16-way power front seats w/ 4-way power lumbar.
Safety:
active front headrests.
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760i
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Equipped as per 745Li. Additionally:
Seating:
16-way heated/ventilated/massaging power front seats w/ 4-way power lumbar,
heated rear bench seat.
Entertainment:
3-spoke power tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel w/ cabin controls,
6-disc in-dash CD changer (retains single CD player),
upgraded amplifier,
13 speakers.
Exterior:
gloss shadowed trim,
12-spoke twin-vane alloy wheels.
Safety:
f/r obstacle-detection system.
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760Li
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Equipped as per 760i. Additionally:
Seating:
10-way heated/ventilated power rear outboard seats w/ 4-way power lumbar.
Equipment:
4-spoke heated power tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel w/ cabin controls,
power rear side sunshades,
power rear sunshade,
power door assist,
power trunk assist.
Cabin features:
alcantara suede headliner,
trunk pass-through,
ski bag.
Exterior:
additional chrome brightwork,
5-spoke triple-vane alloy wheels.
Subtracted:
Exterior:
gloss shadowed trim.
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Notable Options
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Major Packages:
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Adaptive Ride Pkg.:
Technical:
self-leveling suspension,
electronically adj. tube shocks.
(745i/Li = $1900)
Cold Weather Pkg.:
Seating:
heated front & rear seats.
Equipment:
heated steering wheel.
Cabin features:
trunk pass-through,
ski bag.
(745i/Li = $1100)
Convenience Pkg.:
Equipment:
power door assist,
power trunk assist.
(745i/Li/760i = $1000)
Luxury Seating Pkg.:
Seating:
16-way heated/ventilated/massaging power front seats w/ 4-way power lumbar,
heated rear bench seat.
Safety:
active front headrests.
(745i = $2350, 745Li = $1450. NA W/ COLD WEATHER PKG.)
Premium Sound Pkg.:
Entertainment:
6-disc in-dash CD changer (retains single CD player),
upgraded amplifier,
13 speakers.
(745i/Li = $1800)
Rear Climate Controls:
Climate control:
4-zone automatic climate control.
Cabin features:
rear coolbox in r center armrest.
Subtracts:
Cabin features:
trunk pass-through,
ski bag.
(760Li = $1800)
Sport Pkg.:
Seating:
12-way power driver's seat w/ 4-way power lumbar & bolstering,
10-way power front passenger's seat w/ 4-way power lumbar & bolstering.
Equipment:
3-spoke power tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel w/ cabin controls.
Exterior:
gloss shadowed trim,
19-inch 5-spoke twin-vane alloy wheels.
Technical:
sport-tuned suspension.
(745i/Li = $3200. NA W/ ADAPTIVE RIDE, COLD WEATHER, OR LUXURY SEATING PKGS.)
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Seating:
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16-way power front seats w/ 4-way power lumbar & active headrest (745i = $1400)
10-way ventilated power rear outboard seats w/ 4-way power lumbar (745Li = $3500. REQUIRES LUXURY SEATING PKG.)
heated front seats (745i/Li = $450)
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Equipment:
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heated steering wheel (745i/Li/760i = $150. 745i/Li: REQUIRES LUXURY SEATING PKG. OR COMFORT FRONT SEATS.)
radar-guided active cruise control (all = $2200)
power rear side & rear sunshades (745i/Li/760i = $750)
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Entertainment:
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AM/FM radio w/ cassette deck [delete CD player] (all = $0)
Sirius satellite radio (all = $595)
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Cabin features:
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trunk pass-through w/ ski bag (745i/Li/760i = $150)
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Exterior:
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245/50R18 all-season tires w/ 18-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels (760Li = $0)
245/50R18 run-flat tires (745i/Li/760Li = $0)
19-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels (745i/Li = $1300)
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Lights:
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adaptive steering-linked headlights (all = $300)
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Safety:
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rear side airbags (all = $385)
f/r obstacle-detection system (745i/Li = $700)
security glass (all = $2600)
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Performance
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Acceleration (0-60 mph):
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6.3 sec. (745i, R/T: 06/02),
5.1 sec. (760Li, C/D: 07/03)
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Maximum speed:
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150 mph (governed)
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Braking (60-0 mph):
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121 ft.
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Roadholding (skidpad):
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0.87 g,
0.82 g (760Li)
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Slalom (100' spaced):
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64.9 mph
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Turning circle:
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39.8 ft.,
41.3 ft. (745Li/760Li)
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Other vehicles
BMW 7-Series sedan (shown w/ optional 19-inch wheels).
BMW 7-Series sedan (shown w/ Sport Package).
BMW 7-Series long-wheelbase sedan (760Li shown with optional 18-inch wheels).
BMW 7-Series long-wheelbase sedan [photo by Scott Jacobs, courtesy Edmunds.com].
BMW 760i sedan (note 20-inch wheels).
BMW 760i sedan.
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