2006 BMW 7 Series Brochure

BMW 2006
7 Series Sedan
750i
750Li
760i The Ultimate
760Li Driving Machine®

Exterior colors
Non-Metallic 300668 AlpineJet BlackWhite
354 Titanium Silver
472 Sterling Gray
Metallic
A36 Titanium Gray 1Not available on 760i.
300 668 354 472 A36 481
481 Kalahari Beige1

Exterior colors
A38 Michigan Blue
482 Toledo Blue
A35 Monaco Blue
Metallic
A39 Barbera Red
A43 Deep Green
A38 482 A35 A39 A43 475
475 Black Sapphire

Upholstery colors
First colors are primary trim color and second
U6GE Cream Beige/Black colors are secondary trim and leather color.
U6BA Beige/Dark Beige
Nasca Leather is standard in 750i/750Li and
Leather U6FA Flannel Gray/Basalt Gray 760i/760Li.
Nasca U6MC Lava Blue/Black
U6NB Natural Brown/Black U6GE U6BA U6FA U6MC U6NB U6SW
U6SW Black/Black V7GE V7NB V7FA V7MC V7SW
Pearl Leather is only available with sport seats.
V7GE Cream Beige/Black Sport seats require the optional Sport Package
in the 750i/Li and are a no-cost option in the
760i. Sport seats are not available in the 760Li.
V7NB Natural Brown /Black
Leather V7FA Flannel Gray
Pearl
V7MC Lava Blue/Black
V7SW Black

Interior colors Nasca Leather1 Pearl Leather2
Interior trims
Cream Beige Beige Flannel Gray Lava Blue Natural Brown Black Cream Beige Natural Brown Flannel Gray Lava Blue Black
Upholstery colors
Exterior colors
Alpine White
300 p p p p p p p p p p p
Non-Metallic
Jet Black
668 p p p p p p p p p p p
Non-Metallic
Titanium Silver
354 p p p p p p
Metallic
Sterling Gray
472 p p p p p p p
Metallic
Titanium Gray
A36 p p p p p p p
Metallic
Kalahari Beige
481 Metallic3 p p p p p p p
Michigan Blue
A38 p p p p p p p p p
Metallic
Toledo Blue
482 p p p p p p p p p
Metallic
Monaco Blue
A35 p p p p p p p p p
Metallic
Barbera Red
A39 p p p p p p p p p
Metallic
American Walnut Light Ash Dark Ash Burr Walnut Light/Dark Vavona Deep Green
A43 p p p p p
Metallic
Black Sapphire
475 p p p p p p p p p p p
Metallic
1Nasca Leather is standard in 750i/750Li and 760i/760Li.
2Pearl Leather is only available with optional sport seats; not available in 760Li.
3Kalahari Beige Metallic paint not available on 760i.
4AH American Walnut1
Please see the preceding pages for the most recent information regarding
Light Ash the ordering availability of 7 Series upholstery and trims.
High-Gloss Finish2
Note: Interior upholstery colors not available with all exterior paint finishes. This brochure shows the current recommended combinations of colors and materials.
Trim listed are subject to change without notice. See your local BMW center for accurate details. Since exterior paint samples and colors printed on paper Dark Ash Specifications
High-Gloss Finish3 can never perfectly match paint finishes and upholstery, we suggest you visit your local authorized BMW center to view the actual colors. Wood 438
Burr Walnut Light/Dark 1Standard in 750i/750Li. —
High-Gloss Finish4 2Optional in 750i/750Li.
3 Standard in 760i; optional in 750i/750Li; included in 750i/750Li with Sport Package.
4Standard in 760Li only.
— Vavona Wood5 5 Standard in 760i with optional Pearl Leather upholstery; Pearl Leather upholsteries
available only with optional sport seats.

Equipment
s Rear deck underscores the low, wide
contours of the 7 Series Sedan. The dynamic
effect is enhanced by the positioning of
BMW’s signature, “inverted L”-shape rear
lights.
s Xenon Adaptive Headlights illuminate the road ahead and to the side with brilliant clarity; Xenon low- and high-beam head lights also have an s Halogen foglights are cleanly integrated
auto-leveling feature. BMW Adaptive Headlights illuminate the road around corners by directing the headlights into and through the bend, as soon in the front air dam. Ellipsoid free-form techas the vehicle begins cornering. nology ensures an even spread of light onto
the road for extra safety in bad weather and
poor visibility.
s Standard o Optional

Equipment
s 18 x 8.0 Star Spoke (Styling 175) s 20" Double Spoke (Styling 149) cast s 19" Star Spoke (Styling 89) cast ■ 18 x 8.0 Exclusive Spoke (Styling 91)
cast alloy wheels and 245/50R-18 all- alloy wheels and performance tires.1 alloy wheels and performance tires.1 cast alloy wheels and 245/50R-18
season tires. (standard on 750i/750Li; Front: 20 x 9.0 wheels, 245/40R-20 tires; Front: 19 x 9.0 wheels, 245/45R-19 tires; all-season tires. (no-cost opt. on 760Li;
not avail able on 760i/760Li) rear: 20 x 10.0 wheels, 275/35R-20 tires. rear: 19 x 10.0 wheels, 275/40R-19 tires. not available on 750i/750Li and 760i)
(exclusive with 760i) (std. on 760Li; not available on 750i/750Li
and 760i)
■ 19" Star Spoke (Styling 95) cast
alloy wheels and performance tires.1
Front: 19 x 9.0 wheels, 245/45R-19 tires.
rear: 19 x 10.0 wheels, 275/40R-19 tires.
(opt. on 750i/750Li; included in 750i/750Li
with Sport Package; not available on 760i/
760Li)
■ Standard ■ Optional (or included in a package) 1Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, tires and suspension parts are
more susceptible to road hazard and consequential damages. Perform ance
tires not recommended for driving in snow and ice conditions.

Standard equipment | Optional equipment
Performance and efficiency 750i 750Li 760i 760Li Exterior and aerodynamics 750i 750Li 760i 760Li
4.8-liter DOHC (4-cam) 32-valve V-8 engine 18 x 8.0 Star Spoke (Styling 175) alloy wheels
p p p p with Valvetronic with 245/50R-18 all season tires
6.0-liter DOHC (4-cam) 48-valve V-12 engine 19 x 9.0 front/19 x 10.0 rear Star Spoke (Styling 95)
p p
with direct fuel injection and Valvetronic alloy wheels with 245/45R-19 front / 275/40R-19 k/o k/o
rear performance tires1
Two-stage intake manifold p p
20 x 9.0 front/20 x 10.0 rear Double Spoke (Styling 149)
Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing p p p p
alloy wheels with 245/40R-20 front / 275/35R-20 p
Aluminum block and cylinder heads p p p p rear performance tires1
Electronically controlled engine cooling p p p p 19 x 9.0 front/19 x 10.0 rear Star Spoke (Styling 89)
cast alloy wheels with 245/45R-19 front / 275/40R-19 p Digital Motor Electronics engine-management system
p p p p rear performance tires1 with adaptive knock control
18 x 8.0 Exclusive Spoke (Styling 91) alloy wheels
6-speed STEPTRONIC automatic transmission with NC
p p p p with 245/50R-18 all-season tires Adaptive Transmission Control (ATC)
Body-color bumpers with hydraulic energy absorbers
Electronic gear selector p p p p p p p p and (front only) compressible elements
Liquid-cooled alternator p p p p
High-Gloss black shadowline exterior trim o o p
Aluminum hood and front fenders p p p p
Handling, ride and braking
Xenon Adaptive Headlights with dynamic auto-leveling p p p p
Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension p p p p
Halogen ellipsoid front foglights p p p p
Aluminum 4-link integral rear suspension p p p p
Windshield wiping sweep regulated for optimum coverage2 p p p p
Aluminum front and rear subframes p p p p
Variable parking position to reduce wiper blade wear p p p p
Active Roll Stabilization (ARS) p p p p
Articulated passenger-side wiper arm p p p p
Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers p p p p
Single-wipe control p p p p
Self-leveling rear suspension with air springs e e p p
Washer jets in wiper arms, heated fl uid supply p p p p
Sport suspension o o
Heated wiper parking area p p p p
Electronic Damping Control – includes “Sport” setting e e p p
High-pressure headlight cleaning system p p p p
Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist,
p p p p Choice of standard or metallic paints p p p p variable-ratio rack-and-pinion power steering
Smooth underbody p p p p 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes with
p p p p electronic brake proportioning
Electromechanical parking brake p p p p
Automatic Parking Brake p p p p
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) p p p p
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) p p p p
Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) p p p p
Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) p p p p
p Standard e Adaptive Ride Package 1 Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, tires and
k Optional o Sport Package suspension parts are more susceptible to road hazard
NC – Optional; no extra cost t Luxury Seating Package and consequential damages. Performance tires not
recom mended for driving in snow and ice conditions. Convenience Package NA – Not available d
2 Driver’s side only. ■ Cold Weather Package
r Premium Sound Package
a Rear Entertainment Package

Standard equipment | Optional equipment
Audio/visual 750i 750Li 760i 760Li Interior seating and trim 750i 750Li 760i 760Li
AM/FM stereo radio/CD audio system with 10 speakers, Nasca leather upholstery5 p p p p
Radio Data System (RDS), in-dash single-disc CD player p p
Pearl leather upholstery5, 6 o o NC and FM diversity antenna system; includes 2 subwoofers
Extended leather trim on instrument panel and
Logic7 audio system with 13 speakers, Digital Sound p rear sides of front-seat backrests
Processing and 6-disc in-dash CD changer with MP3
r r p p playback capability; includes 2 subwoofers and all Power 10-way driver’s/8-way front passenger’s seats
features of standard audio system with 4-way lumbar support; includes automatic p
head-restraint height adjustment
Rear Entertainment Package: Includes 6.5", 16:9-format
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) monitor, trunk-mounted 6-disc a a a a Power front sport seats (12-way driver’s, 10-way
o NC7 NC CD/DVD changer, headphone jacks, rear iDrive controller passenger’s) with adjustable thigh support
SIRIUS Satellite Radio k k k k Memory system for driver’s seat, steering wheel,
p p p p and outside mirrors (2 positions)
High Definition Radio k k k k
16-way power front Comfort seats with 4-way
lumbar support; includes articulated upper backrest,
Instrumentation and controls adjustable backrest width, adjustable thigh support, k/t p p p
passenger’s-seat memory, active head restraints
Electronic analog speedometer and tachometer p p p p with adjustable side support
LCD main and trip odometers p p p p 10-way power rear Comfort seats with 4-way lumbar
Condition-based Service display3 p p p p support; includes articulated upper backrest,
k p automatic head-restraint height adjustment,
Expanded Check Control vehicle monitor system p p p p automatic pretensioners, and rear seat ventilation
iDrive concept p p p p
Active front driver’s seat with gentle massage action t t p8 p
Start/stop button p p p p
Ventilated front seats t t p8 p
Electronic control stalks p p p p
Heated front seats with fast heating and balance control k/s/t k/s/t p p
LCD displays and warning indicators in dial faces p p p p
Heated rear seats s/t s/t p p
Leather power tilt/telescopic multi-function steering
Climate-controlled front console compartment
wheel with audio and phone controls, one programmable p p p
with coinholder, trunk-release lockout, and p p p p control; auto tilt-away for entry and exit
illumination
3-spoke sport steering wheel with multi-function controls o o p
Alcantara headliner and sun visors p
Programmable cruise control p p p p
Active cruise control k k k k
On-board computer p p p p
Navigation system p p p p
NightVision k k k k
Voice Activation system p p p p
Bluetooth® wireless technology4 for hands-free calling p p p p
Brake Wear Display p p p p
Tire Pressure Monitor p p p p
3 Additional functions for this system accessible through iDrive system. All illustrations and specifications contained in this brochure are based on the latest product information available at the time
4 Not all Bluetooth enabled phone models are supported by BMW’s hands-free of printing. BMW reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in colors, materials, equipment, specifications
Bluetooth wireless technology system. Please visit your BMW center for a list of and models. BMW may, subject to legal requirements, determine the Model Year designation of its vehicles. The Model Year des ig nation on
compatible phones. any particular model may be longer or shorter than 12 months. Some vehicles pictured may contain non-U.S. equipment. Some models may
5 See Colors and materials section for detailed information on available interior trims. be shown with optional equipment. While BMW NA makes all reasonable efforts to provide accurate information in this brochure, there is no
guarantee or warranty of accuracy. Furthermore, we do not assume any liability for the accuracy or completeness of information presented.
6 Only available with front sport seats. This brochure shall not be used or relied upon as a substitute for information that is available from your BMW center. Further information can
7 Sport Package required. be obtained from your authorized BMW center or bmwusa.com.
8 Not available with no-cost optional sport seats.

Standard equipment | Optional equipment
Safety and security 750i 750Li 760i 760Li Comfort and convenience (cont.) 750i 750Li 760i 760Li
Intelligent Safety and Information System (ISIS) Power windows with key-off operation, “one-touch”
p p p p p p p p for deployment of safety systems open/close and anti-trapping feature
Dual front-impact airbag Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) Automatic front climate control with full separate
p p p p with dual-threshold deployment, 2-stage Smart Airbags left/right controls, solar sensor, automatic recirculation,
p p p p heat-at-rest feature, left/right temperature-controlled
Front safety belts with automatic pretensioners
p p p p rear outlets, auto ventilation and force limiters
Rear left/right climate control and
Automatic pretensioners in safety belts k
k9 p coolbox in center armrest at rear outboard seating positions
Activated-charcoal micro-filter ventilation p p p p Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all passenger
p p p p safety belts (for installation of child restraint seats) Power 2-way moonroof with key-off and “one-touch”
p p p p operation, conceal panel and wind deflector
Front-seat Head Protection System (HPS) p p p p
Window and moonroof opening possible
Front-seat side-impact airbags p p p p p p p p from remote control
Active Knee Protection p p p p
Dual power/heated automatic-dimming outside mirrors p p p p
Rear-seat Head Protection System (HPS) p p p p Automatic tilt-down of right outside mirror for
p p p p
Rear-seat side-impact airbags k k k k visibility of curb when backing up
Active front head restraints10 k/t p p p BMW Universal Transceiver (garage-door opener)
p p p p integrated into rear-view mirror housing
BMW Assist p p p p
Enhanced interior lighting system including
Adaptive Brake Lights p p p p p p p p front and rear left/right reading lights
Battery Safety Terminal p p p p
Footwell lighting front and rear p p p p
Automatic fuel-pump shutoff upon severe accident impact p p p p
Exit/entry lighting on interior door panels p p p p
Central locking system with double-lock anti-theft
p p p p BMW Ambiance Lighting front, rear and door panels p p p p feature, selective unlocking11
Illuminated visor vanity mirrors front and rear p p p p
Coded Driveaway Protection p p p p
LED “atmosphere” lights in C-pillars p p p p
Pathway Lighting feature11 p p p p
Illuminated front console compartment p p p p Alarm system with operation from remote,
p p p p
interior motion detector Glove compartment with rechargeable take-out flashlight p p p p
Illuminated exterior door handles and ground illumination p p p p
Comfort and convenience Rain-sensing windshield wipers with electronically
p p p p controlled, reversible wiper motor
Vehicle & Key Memory p p p p
Park Distance Control with graphic display p p p p
Keyless entry with multi-function remote control p p p p
Heated steering wheel k12/s k12/s k p Remote trunk release p p p p
Power outlet in passenger’s-side footwell area p p p p
Power soft-close automatic doors and trunklid d d d p
Comfort access system k k k k
Continuously variable stepless door brakes p p p p
p Standard e Adaptive Ride Package 9 Included in optional rear Comfort seats.
k Optional o Sport Package 10 Not available with sport seats.
NC – Optional; no extra cost t Luxury Seating Package 11 Programmable via Vehicle & Key Memory.
NA – Not available d Convenience Package 12 Must be ordered with heated seats or Luxury Seating
■ Cold Weather Package Package. If Sport Package is ordered, Cold Weather
r Premium Sound Package Package or Luxury Seating Package must also be ordered.
a Rear Entertainment Package
P Priority 1 option. Please visit your BMW center for details.

Standard equipment | Optional equipment
Comfort and convenience (cont.) 750i 750Li 760i 760Li Luxury Seating Package15 750i 750Li 760i 760Li
Dual cupholders front and rear (total of 4-cup capacity) p p p p 16-way power front Comfort seats with
t p p p articulated upper backrest
Rear center armrest with storage compartment p p p p
Active front driver’s seat with gentle massage action t t p16 p Power rear-window and rear-side-window sunshades
k k k p
with driver and rear-passenger controls Ventilated front seats t t p16 p
Ski bag s s P p Heated front seats with fast heating and balance control t t p p
Fully finished trunk with inside trunk release p p p p Heated rear seats t t p p
Automatic trunk opening and closing d d d p Active front head restraints t p p16 p
BMW Maintenance Program Convenience Package
BMW Maintenance13 p p p p Power soft-close automatic doors and trunklid d d d p
Automatic trunk opening and closing d d d p
Adaptive Ride Package
Self-leveling rear suspension with air springs e e p p Cold Weather Package15
Electronic Damping Control, stepless e e p p Heated front seats with fast heating and balance control s s p p
Heated rear seats s s p p
750i/750Li Sport Package Heated steering wheel s s k p
19 x 9.0 front /19 x 10.0 rear Star Spoke (Styling 95 ) Ski bag s s P p
alloy wheels with 245/45R-19 front / 275/40R-19 o o
rear performance tires14
Premium Sound Package
High-Gloss black shadowline exterior trim o o
Logic7 audio system with 13 speakers, Digital Sound
3-spoke sport steering wheel with multi-function controls o o Processing and 6-disc in-dash CD changer with MP3
r r p p
16-way power front Comfort seats with playback capability; includes 2 subwoofers and all
p articulated upper backrest features of standard audio system
Power front sport seats (12-way driver’s, 10-way
o NC passenger’s) with adjustable thigh support
Rear Entertainment Package
Sport suspension o o Includes 6.5", 16:9-format Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
monitor, trunk-mounted 6-disc CD/DVD changer, a a a a
headphone jacks, and operated via rear iDrive controller
13 BMW Maintenance Program covers all factory-recommended maintenance on all new MY 2004 14 Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, tires and suspension parts are more
and later BMW vehicles, as determined by the Service Interval Indicator, for 4 years or 50,000 susceptible to road hazard and consequential damages. Performance tires not recommended
miles, whichever comes first. Exclusions from coverage: gasoline, gasoline additives, windshield for driving in snow and ice conditions.
washer fluids and additives, lights, tires, wheels, wheel alignment, tire balancing and rotation. All 15 Luxury Seating Package and Cold Weather Package cannot be combined in 750i. If Luxury
work must be performed by an authorized BMW center. See the Service and Warranty Information Seating Package is combined with Sport Package, Comfort seats will replace the sport seats.
booklet for more specific terms, conditions and limitations. Further information can be obtained 16 Not available with no-cost optional sport seats. from your local authorized BMW center.

Standard equipment | Optional equipment
Weight 750i 750Li 760i 760Li Tires, wheels and brakes 750i 750 Li 760i 760Li
Unladen lbs 4486 4552 4762 4905 Tire dimensions
Standard front 245/50R-184 245/50R-184 245/40R-205 245/45R-195
Weight distribution, front/rear % 49.9/50.1 49.9/50.1 51.6/48.4 51.0/49.0
rear 245/50R-184 245/50R-184 275/35R-205 275/40R-195
Optional/Sport Package front 245/45R-195 245/45R-195
Engine rear 275/40R-195 275/40R-195
Liter/type 4.8/V-8 4.8/V-8 6.0/V-12 6.0/V-12 No-cost option front inch 245/50R-184
rear inch 245/50R-184
Bore/stroke inch 3.66/3.48 3.66/3.48 3.50/3.15 3.50/3.15
Wheel dimensions
Nominal output/rpm hp 360 @ 6300 360 @ 6300 438 @ 6000 438 @ 6000
Standard front inch 18 x 8.0 18 x 8.0 20 x 9.0 19 x 9.0
Max torque/rpm lb-ft 360 @ 3400 360 @ 3400 444 @ 3950 444 @ 3950 rear inch 18 x 8.0 18 x 8.0 20 x 10.0 19 x 10.0
Compression ratio :1 10.5 10.5 11.3:1 11.3:1 Optional/Sport Package front inch 19 x 9.0 19 x 9.0
rear inch 19 x 10.0 19 x 10.0
Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded Unleaded
Fuel grade
premium premium premium premium No-cost option front inch 18 x 8.0
rear inch 18 x 8.0
Material alloy alloy alloy alloy
Transmission
Brake dimensions
Automatic ratios I/II/III :1 4.17/2.34/1.52 4.17/2.34/1.52 4.17/2.34/1.52 4.17/2.34/1.52
(diameter x thickness)
IV/V/VI :1 1.14/0.87/0.69 1.14/0.87/0.69 1.14/0.87/0.69 1.14/0.87/0.69 front inch 13.7 x 1.18 13.7 x 1.18 13.7 x 1.18 13.7 x 1.18
rear inch 13.6 x 0.94 13.6 x 0.94 13.6 x 0.94 13.6 x 0.94
R :1 3.40 3.40 3.40 3.40
Final drive ratio :1 3.38 3.38 3.15 3.15
Performance
Acceleration 0–60 mph1 sec 5.8 5.8 5.4 5.4
Top speed2 mph 150 150 150 150
Aerodynamic drag coefficient Cd 0.29 0.29 0.29 0.29
Turning circle ft 39.7 41.3 39.7 41.3
Fuel consumption3
City/highway mpg 17/25 17/25 15/22 15/22
1 BMW AG test results. Actual acceleration results may vary, depending on specification of 4 All-season tires.
vehicle; road and environmental conditions; testing procedures and driving style. These results 5 Performance tires. Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheels, tires and suspension parts
should be used for comparison only and verification should not be attempted on public roads. are more susceptible to road hazard and consequential damages.
BMW urges you to obey all posted speed laws and always wear safety belts.
2 Top speed limited electronically.
3 EPA-estimated figures are for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending
upon speed, driving habits, trip length and driving conditions; actual mileage will most likely be lower.

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157862.1 159662.8
190284.0 213374.9
(Including side-view mirrors) (Excluding side-view mirrors) 153959.3
1550[58.9] 99639.2 97938.5 58.7(1541)
913 117.72990 [123.2](3128) 1136 (1138)
198.45039 [203.9(5179) ]
All dimensions shown in inches. Figures in [ ] apply to the 750Li/760Li; all other figures apply to 750i and 760i.
U.S. Importer: BMW of North America, LLC, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677. All illustrations and specifications contained in this brochure a substitute for information that is available from your BMW center. Further information can be obtained from your auth orized BMW
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hout notice, in colors, materials, equipment, specifications and models. BMW may, subject to legal requirements, determine the Model
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