2004 BMW 7-Series
- Horsepower: 325 @ 6100
- Torque (lb-ft): 330 @ 3600
- Weight: 4376 lbs
- 0-60: TBD
- Bodystyle: 4dr Car
- Market Segment: 4-door Large Pa...
- Engine type: Gas V8
- Transmission type: 6 Automatic w/OD
MSRP: $63,225 - $69,300
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- Features
- Specifications
- Safety
- Options / Pricing

Mechanical
• Rear Wheel Drive - Drivetrain|37
• 8 Cylinder Engine - Engine|13
• 6-Speed A/T - Transmission|15
• M/T - Transmission|15
• A/T - Transmission|15
• Auto Transmission w/Manual Mode - Transmission|15
• Air Suspension - Suspension|17
• Gasoline Fuel - Fuel|46
Interior
• Power Steering - Steering|6
• Cell Phone - Telephone|28
• Onboard Hands-Free Communications System - Telephone|28
• Power Windows - Window|29
• Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof - Roof|32
• Sunroof Wind Deflector - Roof|32
• Sun/Moon Roof - Roof|32
• Leather Seats - Seat Trim|43
• Power Door Locks - Locks|26
• Keyless Entry - Locks|26
• Front Reading Lamps - Convenience|23
• Universal Garage Door Opener - Convenience|23
• Rear Seat Heat Ducts - Convenience|23
• Cruise Control - Convenience|23
• Remote Trunk Release - Convenience|23
• Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel - Convenience|23
• Rear Reading Lamps - Convenience|23
• Rear Parking Aid - Convenience|23
• HID headlights - Convenience|23
• Vehicle Anti-Theft System - Convenience|23
• Auxiliary Pwr Outlet - Convenience|23
• Steering Wheel Controls - Convenience|23
• Rain Sensing Wipers - Convenience|23
• Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers - Convenience|23
• Fog Lamps - Convenience|23
• Intermittent Wipers - Convenience|23
• Adjustable Steering Wheel - Convenience|23
• Navigation System - Convenience|23
• Alarm - Convenience|23
• Satellite Radio - Audio|22
• MP3 Player - Audio|22
• Premium Sound System - Audio|22
• CD Player - Audio|22
• CD Changer - Audio|22
• Cassette - Audio|22
• AM/FM Stereo - Audio|22
• A/C - Air Conditioning|21
• Rear A/C - Air Conditioning|21
• Dual Zone A/C - Air Conditioning|21
• Climate Control - Air Conditioning|21
• Bucket Seats - Seats|44
• Passenger Lumbar - Seats|44
• Heated Passenger Seat - Seats|44
• Seat Memory - Seats|44
• Driver Lumbar - Seats|44
• Heated Driver Seat - Seats|44
• Power Passenger Seat - Seats|44
• Power Driver Seat - Seats|44
Exterior
• Chrome Wheels - Wheels|10
• Aluminum Wheels - Wheels|10
• Mirror Memory - Mirrors|27
• Heated Mirrors - Mirrors|27
• Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror - Mirrors|27
• Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror - Mirrors|27
• Heated Exterior Passenger Mirror - Mirrors|27
• Heated Exterior Driver Mirror - Mirrors|27
• Power Passenger Mirror - Mirrors|27
• Power Driver Mirror - Mirrors|27
Safety
• Passenger Air Bag - Air Bag - Frontal|38
• Driver Air Bag - Air Bag - Frontal|38
• Rear Head Air Bag - Air Bag - Side|39
• Side Head Air Bag - Air Bag - Side|39
• Rear Body Air Bag - Air Bag - Side|39
• Side Air Bag - Air Bag - Side|39
• Tires - Front Performance - Tire - Front|34
• Tires - Rear Performance - Tire - Rear|35
• 4-Wheel ABS - Brakes|4
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes - Brakes|4
• Electronic Stability Control - Safety Features|42
• Emergency Trunk Release - Safety Features|42
• Traction Control - Safety Features|42

Vehicle
• EPA Classification : Large
Engine
• Engine Order Code : N/A
• Engine Type : Gas V8
• Displacement : 4.4L/268
• Fuel System : EFI
• SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 325 @ 6100
• SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 330 @ 3600
Transmission
• Drivetrain : Rear Wheel Drive
• Trans Order Code : N/A
• Trans Type : 6
• Trans Description Cont. : Automatic w/OD
• Trans Description Cont. Again : N/A
• First Gear Ratio (:1) : 4.17
• Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.34
• Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.52
• Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 1.14
• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.87
• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.69
• Reverse Ratio (:1) : 3.40
• Clutch Size (in) : N/A
• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 3.38
• Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
Mileage
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 18
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 26
Electrical
• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : - TBD -
• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 180
Cooling System
• Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : - TBD -
Weight Information
• Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 4376
Trailering
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : - TBD -
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : - TBD -
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : - TBD -
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : - TBD -
Suspension
• Suspension Type - Front : Double-Pivot Strut
• Suspension Type - Rear : Self-Leveling
• Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : w/Coil Springs
• Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : w/Coil Springs
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : - TBD -
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : - TBD -
Brakes
• Brake Type : Pwr
• Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
• Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
• Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
• Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 13.7 x 1.18
• Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 13.6 x 0.94
• Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : N/A
• Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : N/A
Tires
• Front Tire Order Code : N/A
• Rear Tire Order Code : N/A
• Spare Tire Order Code : N/A
• Front Tire Size : P245/45R19
• Rear Tire Size : P275/40R19
• Spare Tire Size : - TBD -
Wheels
• Front Wheel Size (in) : 19 x 9.0
• Rear Wheel Size (in) : 19 x 10.0
• Spare Wheel Size (in) : - TBD -
• Front Wheel Material : Alloy
• Rear Wheel Material : Alloy
• Spare Wheel Material : - TBD -
Steering
• Steering Type : Pwr Rack & Pinion
• Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : Variable
• Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 3.07
• Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 39.8
• Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -
Fuel Tank
• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 23.3
Exterior Dimensions
• Wheelbase (in) : 117.7
• Length, Overall (in) : 198.0
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 74.9
• Height, Overall (in) : 58.7
• Tread Width, Front (in) : 62.1
• Tread Width, Rear (in) : 62.3
• Min Ground Clearance (in) : - TBD -
• Liftover Height (in) : - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
• Trunk Volume (ft³) : - TBD -
Interior Dimensions
• Passenger Capacity : 5
• Passenger Volume (ft³) : 104.0
• Front Head Room (in) : 39.2
• Front Leg Room (in) : 41.3
• Front Shoulder Room (in) : 59.3
• Front Hip Room (in) : - TBD -
• Second Head Room (in) : 38.5
• Second Leg Room (in) : 37.2
• Second Shoulder Room (in) : 58.7
• Second Hip Room (in) : - TBD -
Summary
• Vehicle Name : 745i
• Body Style : 4 Door Sedan

Recall:
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 04V575000
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 04V379000
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 04V344000
Mfg's Report Date: 11/24/2004
Mfg's Report Date: 07/14/2004
Mfg's Report Date: 07/26/2004
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Component: SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 17905
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4102
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3940
Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT SEAT HEATING SYSTEMS, UPON ENTERING AND EXITING THE VEHICLE, EXCESSIVE CONTACT WITH THE SIDE BOLSTER THAT IS CONTAINED IN THE SEAT'S BACKREST MAY DAMAGE THE HEATING MAT LOCATED IN THIS AREA. IF SUCH DAMAGE WERE TO OCCUR, WITH THE SYSTEM TURNED ON, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT MAY FEEL EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM THIS AREA.
Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM (ODS) MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RELIABLY DETERMINE IF THE DRIVER'S SEAT IS OCCUPIED.
Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8 AND 12 CYLINDER ENGINES, THE DIGITAL ENGINE MANAGEMENT CONTROL (EMC) UNITS WERE NOT PRODUCED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence: IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE HEATING MAT IN THE BACKREST'S SIDE BOLSTER COULD OVERHEAT AND DAMAGE, OR MELT A SMALL HOLE IN, THIS AREA OF THE SEAT COVER. IF THIS HAPPENED, IT COULD LEAD TO AN OCCUPANT BEING BURNED.
Consequence: IN CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG, HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEM, SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER, AND KNEE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT.
Consequence: AS A RESULT, ENGINE STALLING WILL OCCUR AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF OPERATION. THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART. ALSO, A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND, AFTER REPEATED ACTUATION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, A LOSS OF BRAKE POWER ASSIST WILL OCCUR. THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE SEAT HEATING CIRCUIT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SOFTWARE FOR THE DRIVER'S SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 13, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DIGITAL ENGINE MANAGEMENT CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Notes: CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Notes: CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Notes: CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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Safety Features
• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• Passenger Air Bag
• Driver Air Bag
• Rear Head Air Bag
• Side Head Air Bag
• Rear Body Air Bag
• Side Air Bag
• Electronic Stability Control
• Electronic Stability Control
• Emergency Trunk Release
• Traction Control
• Traction Control
• Tires - Front Performance
• Tires - Front Performance
• Tires - Front Performance
• Tires - Rear Performance
• Tires - Rear Performance
• Tires - Rear Performance

- Base price: $69,300
- Destination charge: $795
- Number of options: 0
- Total options: $0
- Total price: $69,300
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