BMW E65/E66

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BMW E65
Manufacturer:	BMW
Production:	2002–
Predecessor:	BMW E38
Successor:	BMW F01
Class:	Full-size luxury car
Similar:	Audi A8 Infiniti Q45 Lexus LS Mercedes-Benz S-Class Volkswagen Phaeton
Vehicles:	BMW 7 Series

BMW E66

Manufacturer:	BMW
Production:	2002–
Predecessor:	BMW E38
Successor:	BMW F02
Class:	Full-size luxury car
Similar:	Audi A8 Infiniti Q45 Lexus LS Mercedes-Benz S-Class Volkswagen Phaeton
Vehicles:	BMW 7 Series

The E65/E66 automobile platform is the basis for the 2002 through present BMW 7-series. It replaced the BMW E38 in 2002. E65 is the designation of the short wheel base version of the automobile, and E66 is the designation of the long wheel base version.

The arrival of this model heralded a new styling era for BMW, the work of chief designer Chris Bangle, with bold visual cues that did not premier on the scene without noted controversy from E38 community. The E65/E66 seems to be gaining favor after its colorful arrival, and it appears to be the gatekeeper for styling cues of future BMW models yet to come. The "Bangle-butt" rear styling has been especially controversial, and was toned down in a 2005 restyling.

The most important innovation contained in the 7 is also the most controversial one: the iDrive system. While able to manage a lot of functions -- on-board telematics, including GPS navigation, Internet access and the new BMW Assist system (for emergencies), as well as climate and stereo functions -- iDrive has a steep learning curve. Basic adjustments can be made rather easily. In the 2005 facelift, the iDrive system was also simplified quite considerably, by including a easy backup reset menu button and simplifying the functions closer to the iDrive of the 5-series.

The E65/E66 are the only BMW cars that are available with the top of the line 6.0 liter V12 gasoline and 4.4 liter V8 turbodiesel engines, respectively the BMW N73 760i V12 and BMW M67D44 745d V8 Turbodiesel models.

[edit] Model lineup

Model	Model Year	Engine
730d	2002–2004	M57TUD30
730d	2005–Current	M57TU2D30
730i	2004–Current	N52B30
730Ld	2002–2004	M57TUD30
730Ld	2005–Current	M57TU2D30
730Li	2004–Current	N52B30
740i	2002-Current	N62B40
740Li	2002–Current	N62B40
745d	2002–Current	M67D44
745i	2002–2005	N62B44
745Li	2002–2005	N62B44
750i	2006–Current	N62B48
750Li	2006–Current	N62B48
760i	2002–2006	N73B60
760Li	2002–Current	N73B60

[edit] See Also

[edit] External Links

745i Gallery - FamilyCar.com

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	Type	Series	1960s										1970s										1980s										1990s										2000s										2010s
			0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
	Compact	1 Series	LS/700																																												E87
		3 Series							1602,2002											E21							E30							E36								E46						E90-E93
	Mid-size	5 Series		1500,1800,2000												E12									E28							E34								E39							E60/E61								F10/F11
	Full-size	7 Series									E3										E23										E32							E38							E65/E66							F01/F02
	Coupé	6 Series						2000CS				E9							E24																												E63/E64
	Roadster	Z Series																													Z1								Z3							Z4							Z2
	Supercar																	E26															E31									E52									Z10
	Crossover	X3																																													E83
		X5																																									E53							E70