Base
Overview
The 2009 BMW 7 Series Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a F01. The BMW 7 Series is regarded as a Luxury built in Germany and when it was new had prices starting at .
This BMW 7 Series is powered by a 6.0L 12-cylinder engine that has 400 kW of power (at 5250 rpm) and 750 Nm of torque (at 1500 rpm) via an Eight-speed Automatic transmission. BMW claims the 7 Series Base uses 13.6L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out nullg of CO2. It has a 88L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 647km per full tank
The BMW 7 Series measures 1484mm (58.4 inches) in height, 5179mm (203.9 inches) in length, 1902mm (74.9 inches) in width with a 3128mm (123.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2255kg (4971.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The 7 Series Base comes standard with 245/40 R20 front tyres and 275/40 R20 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,179 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,902 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,484 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,128 mm |
| Load Capacity | 425 mm |
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Explore BMW 7 Series Features & Specs
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
Cruise Control
Cruise Control Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Ent Display Screen Front Screen Location: Front
Ent Display Screen Front Television: yes
Ent Display Screen Single Rear Middle Screen Location: Single Rear Middle
Ent Display Screen Single Rear Middle Television: yes
Memorized Adjustment
Memorized Adjustment Door Mirror Position: yes
Memorized Adjustment Steering Wheel Position: yes
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 8
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 8
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Power Outlet Rear Location12v: Rear
Smart Card Smart Key
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Start: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Type: Automatic
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Memory Seat Adjustments: yes
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Voice Activating System
Voice Activating System Includes Phone: yes
Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System: yes
Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Engine Liters: 6.0
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Cc: 5972
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 12
Engine Bore: 89.0
Engine Stroke: 80.0
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Engine Code: N73b60
Additional Fuel Types
Additional Fuel Types Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 98
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 88
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 23.2
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 19.4
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Display Screen
Display Screen Location: ?
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 13.6
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 17
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 21
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 647
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 402
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 11
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 20.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 24
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 9.7
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 14
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 29
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 13.6
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 4.6
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 250
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 155
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 400
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 544
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 750
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5250
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 8
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Transmission Code: Zf 6hp26
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: air
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Levelling
Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 275
Wheels Tire Front Width: 245
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 40
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: Y
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: Y
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Rear Extra Load: ?
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 20
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 20
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 9.0
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 10.0
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Platform Code: F01
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 500
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 17.7
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 58.4
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1484
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 3128
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 123.1
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 74.9
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1902
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 203.9
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 5179
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1596
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 62.8
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1578
External Dimensions Front Track In: 62.1
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 41.3
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 12600
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 39.2
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 996
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 38.5
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 979
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1507
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 59.3
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1491
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 58.7
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1539
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 60.6
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1541
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 60.7
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlight Control Directional Headlights: yes
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-Xenon
Paint
Type: Metallic
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Blind
Blind Side Location: Side
Blind Side Type: Electric
Blind Rear Location: Rear
Blind Rear Type: Electric
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Electrically Foldable Mirrors
Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Rear View Mirror Camera
Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 4971
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 2255
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 2200
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 4850
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2680
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 5908
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Disc Player
Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: CD
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 13
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood & Leather
Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Electric Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Active: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Head Restraints Rear Seats Electric Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Heated: yes
Front Seat Driver Heated: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Front Seat Passenger Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Front Seat Driver Ventilated: yes
Front Seat Passenger Ventilated: yes
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Thigh Support: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
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