Car "BMW E65": description, specifications, features and reviews

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

The BMW 7 Series is a luxury sedan from the Bavarian automaker. A car with a long history is produced to this day. The car has gone through several generations, which will be discussed in this article. Particular attention will be paid to the bodywork of the BMW E65.

Model history

The first generation of the company's luxury flagship was released in 1977. The body of the car bore the E23 index and was produced for 10 years. The car was a real breakthrough for the global automotive industry and competed with other luxury sedans from German automakers. In this segment, only the brands of this country mainly competed.

The second generation appeared in 1986 and was produced until 1994. This body has become the best-selling in the history of the entire model. The executive sedan has become a real classic from BMW. The car was equipped with very powerful units for its time: 3-liter and 3.4-liter units with a maximum speed of up to 250 km / h. The car was equipped with either a 4-speed automatic or a 5-speed manual gearbox.

Third generation in the backE38 got on the conveyor in 1994. The model turned out to be quite innovative for its executive class: diesel engines were installed in the sedan. Before BMW, no one even thought of putting diesel in luxury cars. The model lived until 2001.

Next year came the BMW E65 generation, which will be discussed in more detail. The model boasted a wide range of engines and a rich variety of modifications. Accordingly, the price for the sedan has increased significantly.

From 2008 to 2015 inclusive, the fifth generation of the sedan was produced. Body index changed to F01. The line of engines, in addition to the usual gasoline and diesel options, was also represented by a hybrid version of the car. The overall design of the machine is similar to the previous generation, but more refined and modern.

New Generation

In 2015, the Germans introduced the newest generation of the flagship sedan - the G11 body. The car has changed dramatically both externally and technically. The machine is available in regular and long version. Restyling of the car is not planned in the near future.

The history of the 7th series is rich in ups and downs. However, it was the BMW E65 that became the most popular car. Let's take a closer look at it.

Appearance

Designers of the model did their best. If you recall the body of the previous generation, then it was dominated by straight and strict forms. The new body has become smooth and calm. It no longer traced the "gangster" roots. Smooth front optics, matching rear lights. The side part looks to matchfore and aft - stylish and in the spirit of the times. The classic radiator grill, consisting of two halves, has not gone anywhere. Two headlights are built into the front optics, turn signals are made in the form of cilia above them. The car looks modern even after about 10 years after the release.

The back of the car was very peculiar. The lateral line of the body from the front to the rear gradually waned. At the rear optics, it completely drops to the bumper. The trunk lid stands out as if it does not belong to this car or it was made by completely different designers. But still, this feature gave a memorable appearance to the sedan.

However, not everyone warmly accepted the new BMW E65. Car critics and magazines of the time included the model in the list of the worst cars. But fans of the brand accepted the novelty quite warmly, and the owners almost always speak of it in a positive way.

Body options

The model entered the market in three versions: a regular sedan, an armored body and an extended long version. The latter is worth talking about in more detail. The body became longer by 140 mm, the width was left the same. The car was slightly lowered, as a result of which the sedan began to look faster than the regular version. The maximum weight of the sedan is up to 2 tons 100 kilograms.

Salon

There was also a small revolution in the salon. It is difficult to call this evolution, since there were few truly changed elements, so onlyrevolution. The front panel is recognizable, but with some changes. First, there is a multimedia screen that shows all the information and navigation. It also displays all engine malfunctions, almost any possible error. "BMW E65" is equipped with a self-diagnosis computer that checks the technical condition of the car before the trip.

There is no need to talk much about the quality of materials - this is an executive class from BMW, and that says it all. Genuine leather, coupled with high-quality plastic and wooden inserts (at the request of the buyer) are impressive even today, especially if you find an option in a preserved or restored state.

Between the driver and front passenger is a large padded armrest. It has integrated seat controls. Very convenient when compared to other sedans, in which these buttons are located on the side of the seat itself, at the bottom.

Rear seats

The car is exclusively four-seater in all versions. Therefore, for the two rear passengers, all conceivable and unthinkable comfort conditions have been created. Here and separate climate control, and curtains on the side windows, music control and a comfortable armrest with a built-in small refrigerator. The trunk of the car is also a pleasant surprise. Despite the fact that all the efforts of the creators were thrown at the comfort and interior equipment of the cabin, the luggage compartment was not forgotten either. The electric drive opens and closes the boot lid. Inside will easily accommodate severallarge bags, so this car can go on a long trip.

Restyling

The model was restyled in 2005. The design was changed only in the exterior of the body. The car began to differ greatly from the pre-styling version. The headlights have taken on a more familiar look. The car got rid of the obtrusive look of the trunk lid, but left recognizable forms.

Also, the changes affected the technical part of the car. Much more additional options were added, the modifications included new upholstery, steering wheel and seats. All engines have also been upgraded.

Specifications "BMW 7 E65"

There were two engines in the range of engines of the restyled version: a 3.6-liter engine with a capacity of 272 horsepower and a 4.4-liter engine with 333 horses under the hood. There was also a more powerful unit in the line, which was installed on the BMW 745 E65 version - a 5-liter engine and acceleration to 100 kilometers in less than 6.5 seconds.

In the line of engines, there were also diesel units - 220-horsepower and 260-horsepower engines. All modifications are equipped with an automatic transmission.

A few years after the start of production, the Germans decided to develop a unique motor for the most powerful version - 760 in an extended body. Under its hood was a powerful V12 engine with a volume of 6 liters and a power of 450 horsepower. The mark of 100 km on the speedometer is overcome in just 5.5 seconds.

Sedan Options

All options available for installation were offered to customers on an individual basis. That is why it is difficult to find two similar versions. At the time of the release of the restyled version, the cheapest version of the sedan cost 2 million 500 thousand rubles. A fully equipped version with all options and the most powerful engine cost a little more than 5 million rubles (extended body).

"BMW E65": owner reviews

Because this car is over 10 years old, it's worth talking about its reliability and practicality. Only the owners of the car can tell about this best and in more detail.

Firstly, almost all owners claim that it is necessary to closely monitor the quality of the oil. "BMW E65" is extremely vulnerable to low-quality fluids, which is why there are very often difficulties with the operation and general condition of the motor. However, with any quality of oil, the car starts having problems after 80 thousand kilometers - increased oil consumption of the engine and gearbox. This problem can be attributed not only to the "seven" in the back of the E65, but also to almost all cars of this brand.

For diesel engines, fuel quality is very important. Even more than for gasoline units. The most serious problems can occur in models with an 8-cylinder engine. There are factory problems with the cylinder mirror, as well as with gaps. However, in later versions, these issues have been fixed by the company itself.

With high mileage, shocks and difficulties appear when shifting gears. In general, you can'tsay that this car is made perfectly in technical terms. After reaching a certain bar in operation, many components and parts begin to literally “crumble”. The only thing that does not cause complaints even years later in the technical part of the BMW E65 is the automatic transmission and its stable operation.

There are also difficulties with the diagnostics and operation of electronic systems within Russia. Since there are not so many service centers that service old 7 series sedans, there may be little problems with diagnostics.

In general, the BMW E65 engine does not cause any complaints in its work. Especially if the car was regularly monitored throughout the entire period of operation, carried out timely repairs and diagnostics, changed consumables.

About the body and interior reviews are positive. The only negative point in terms of appearance is the side glass pillars. Over time, they begin to fade in the sun and look too worn. There are practically no complaints about the interior of the "seven" - the assembly in the "BMW" is very high quality and has been preserved for 8-10 years in an acceptable condition.

Currently, you can buy the 7 series in the back of the E65 at a variety of prices. It all depends on the current state of the car. The cheapest options can be found for 400 thousand rubles. In good condition, the pre-styling version can be purchased for 1 million 100 thousand rubles.