| Year Make Model | 2011 BMW 7 Series 740i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6A) |
| Vehicle Type | RWD four-door five-passenger sedan |
| Estimated MSRP | $71,025 |
| Assembly location | Dingolfing, Germany |
| Configuration | Longitudinal, front-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Twin-turbocharged direct-injected gasoline inline-6 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 2,979cc (182 cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, four valves per cylinder, variable intake-valve timing and lift |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.2 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 315 @ 5,800 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 330 @ 1,600 |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission type | Six-speed automatic |
| Transmission ratios (x:1) | I=4.171; II=2.340; III=1.521; IV=1.143; V=0.867; Vi=06.91; Reverse=3.403 |
| Final-drive ratio (x:1) | 3.462 |
| Suspension, front | Independent double wishbones, coil springs, twin-tube dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent multilink, coil springs, twin-tube dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Speed-proportional power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 19.1 |
| Tire type | All-season, run-flat |
| Tire size | 245/50R18 100Y |
| Wheel size | 18-by-8 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Cast aluminum |
| Brakes, front | 14.7-inch one-piece ventilated with single-piston sliding calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 13.6-inch one-piece ventilated with single-piston sliding calipers |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 21.7 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 4,344 |
| Length (in.) | 199.8 |
| Width (in.) | 74.9 |
| Height (in.) | 58.3 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 120.9 |
| Track, front (in.) | 63.4 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 65.0 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 40.0 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 41.3 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 38.9 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 40.6 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 38.5 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 59.2 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 57.4 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| GVWR (lbs.) | 5,445 |
| Tow capacity, mfr. claim (lbs.) | Not Published |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 12 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 4 years/Unlimited miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | 4 years/50,000 miles |
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