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| | #REDIRECT [[BMW E65/E66]] |
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| |Marque = [[BMW]]
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| |aka = [[BMW 7 Series]]
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| |Production = 2002 - 2008
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| |Class = Full-size Executive/Luxury
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| |Body Style = 4-door, 4/5-seat Sedan
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| |Length = '''length - type here'''
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| |Width = '''Width - type here'''
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| |Height = '''Height - type here'''
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| |Wheelbase = '''wheelbase - type here'''
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| |Weight = '''Weight - you get the point'''
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| |Transmission = '''transmission + drive'''
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| |Engine = '''engine'''
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| |Power = N/A hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm
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| |Similar = '''similar (competition)'''
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| |Designer = [[Chris Bangle]]
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| The '''E65/E66/E67/E68''' model was the basis for the previous [[BMW 7-Series]]. It replaced the [[BMW E38]] for the 2002 model year. The car was unveiled at the [[Frankfurt Motor Show]] in September 2001, and was launched in Europe on November 17, 2001. It first appeared in the USA and other markets in the spring of 2002. E65 was the designation of the short wheel base version of the automobile, E66 of the long wheel base version, E67 of the bullet proof version and E68 of the [[BMW Hydrogen 7|hydrogen version]].
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| The E65 generated much controversy, due to its radical styling and iDrive user difficulties, so customers rushed to purchase its predecessor, the [[BMW E38|E38]], before it was discontinued. Nonetheless, the E65 broke records to become the best-selling 7-series iteration ever, especially after its 2006 facelift.
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| <ref name="nytimes.com">{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/01/automobiles/autoreviews/01bmw-750.html?_r=1&em|title=Casting Out Devils, BMW’s 7 Becomes More Heavenly|accessdate=2009-09-25|work=nytimes.com | first=Lawrence | last=Ulrich | date=2009-03-01}}</ref><ref name="automobilemag.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/driven/0807_2009_bmw_7_series_first_drive/new_7_series_styling.html |title=2009 BMW 750i Styling Review - Bye Bye Bangle Butt - Automobile Magazine |publisher=Automobilemag.com |date= |accessdate=2009-09-24}}</ref><ref>[http://www.edmunds.com/bmw/7series/2009/testdrive.html]</ref>
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| The arrival of E65 7-Series heralded a new styling era for [[BMW]] with the work of chief designer [[Chris Bangle]], with its two-level rear end styling that features separate rear fenders with a "bustle-back" boot lid, which was derisively known as the "Bangle Butt" by critics.<ref name="nytimes.com"/><ref name="automobilemag.com"/>
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| Early production E65s were fraught with problems, the vast majority of which were caused by software issues, not least the lack of functionality of [[iDrive]]. BMW repurchased a substantial number of 2002 and 2003 7 series cars in the USA. Subsequent software updates have largely cured these issues. Furthermore, BMW of North America extended the factory warranty on all 2002 and 2003 model year 7 series cars sold in the USA to 6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km) from the original 4-year or 50,000-mile (80,000 km) coverage. The UK however was only covered by the standard 3 yr/unlimited mileage warranty on this model.<ref name="nytimes.com"/><ref name="automobilemag.com"/>
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| The E65/E66 were the only BMW cars that are available with the top of the line 6.0 litre V12 [[petrol]] and 4.4 liter [[V8]] [[turbodiesel]] engines, respectively the [[BMW N73|BMW N73 760i]] [[V12 engine|V12]] and [[BMW M67|BMW M67D44 745d V8 Turbodiesel]] models.
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| The 2008 United States [[suggested retail price|MSRP]] for the BMW 7 Series was: $75,800 (750i), $78,900 (750Li), and $122,600 (760Li).
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| See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[{{PAGENAME}} Review]]'''.
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| ===Recent Changes===
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| Mention any minor facelifts or major changes made to the [[automobile|vehicle]] here.
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| ===Styles and Major Options===
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| Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be mentioned here.
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| ===Pricing===
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| ! colspan=4 |'''MODEL Trims'''
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| ! colspan=4 |''MSRP''
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| ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | $Price1
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| ! colspan=4 |''Invoice''
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| ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | $Price1
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| ===Gas Mileage===
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| As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
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| ! colspan=4 |'''Trim'''
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| ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | Trim1
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| ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | Trim2
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| ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | Trim3
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| ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | Trim4
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| ! colspan=4 |'''MPG'''
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| ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | c/h
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| ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | c/h
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| ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;"| c/h
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| ===Engine and Transmission===
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| Specifications, details, graphs, pictures and other information regarding the powertrain is placed in this section.
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| ===Performance===
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| Please make sure to '''''write information of the vehicle's performance in a third-person point of view'''''. This section should include information about the car's '''acceleration figures''', '''handling''', '''braking''', etc.
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| If using information gathered from Road Test articles from a reputable automotive source, then '''''please make sure to cite the quote'''''.
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| ===Reliability===
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| Warranty options and scheduled maintenance information should be mentioned here.
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| ===Safety===
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| This section should reference points on safety ratings and features of the vehicle.
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| ===Photos===
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| Add ''Photos'' of the [[automobile|vehicle]] here.
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| '''''Please make sure not to use copyrighted photos.'''''
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| ===Colors===
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| List the colors that the particular <MODEL> is offered in.
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| ===Main Competitors===
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| Create links to other <MAKE> <MODEL> pages in this section.
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| ==Hybrid Models==
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| If there are [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]] versions of this vehicle manufactured, then please elaborate a little bit on it here.
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| ==Unique Attributes==
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| If there are any features of this [[automobile|vehicle]] that sets it apart from other [[automobile|vehicles]] in its class, then mention those ''unique attributes'' here.
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| ==Interior==
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| This section should include information on the interior's ''design'', ''build quality'', ''ergonomics'', ''space (head and legroom, front and rear)'', ''features'', ''stowage compartments'' and ''overall comfort'' and ''livability''. Add pictures wherever applicable and '''''keep information in a third-person point of view'''''.
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| ==Resale Values==
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| ! colspan=4 |'''<MODEL> Year'''
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| ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | Year X
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| ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#f4f4da;" | Year X-2
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| ! style="text-align:left; font-weight:large; background:#ddb;" | Year X-3
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| ==Criticisms==
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| Please make sure to '''''keep critiques in a third-person point of view'''''. If using criticisms from a reputable automotive source, then '''''please make sure to cite the quote'''''.
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| ==Generations==
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| !| Model Year
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| !| Engine
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| !|Power
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| !| E65<br />Sedan
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| !| E66<br />LWB
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| | 730d
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| | 2002–2004
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| | style="text-align:center;"| [[BMW M57|M57TUD30]] I6
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| | style="text-align:center;"| 214 BHP
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| | style="text-align:center;"| '''✓'''
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| | 730d
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| | 2005–2008
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| | style="text-align:center;"| [[BMW M57|M57TU2D30]] I6
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| | style="text-align:center;"| 227 BHP
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| | style="text-align:center;"| '''✓'''
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| | 730i
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| | 2004–2008
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| | style="text-align:center;"| [[BMW N52|N52B30]] I6
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| | style="text-align:center;"| 254 BHP
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| | style="text-align:center;"| '''✓'''
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| | 730Ld
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| | 2002–2004
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| | style="text-align:center;"| [[BMW M57|M57TUD30]] I6
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| | style="text-align:center;"| 214 BHP
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| | style="text-align:center;"|
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| | style="text-align:center;"| '''✓'''
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| | 730Ld
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| | 2005–2008
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| | style="text-align:center;"| [[BMW M57|M57TU2D30]] I6
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| | style="text-align:center;"| 227 BHP
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| | style="text-align:center;"|
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| | style="text-align:center;"| '''✓'''
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| | 730Li
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| | 2004–2008
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| | style="text-align:center;"| [[BMW N52|N52B30]] I6
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| | style="text-align:center;"| 254 BHP
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| | style="text-align:center;"|
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| | style="text-align:center;"| '''✓'''
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| | 735i
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| | 2002–2003
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| | style="text-align:center;"| [[BMW N62|N62B36]] V8
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| | style="text-align:center;"| 268 BHP
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| | style="text-align:center;"| '''✓'''
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| | 735Li
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| | 2002–2003
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| | style="text-align:center;"| [[BMW N62|N62B36]] V8
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| | style="text-align:center;"| 268 BHP
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| | style="text-align:center;"|
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| | style="text-align:center;"| '''✓'''
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| | 740i
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| | 2002–2008
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| | style="text-align:center;"| [[BMW N62|N62B40]] V8
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| | style="text-align:center;"| 301 BHP
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| | style="text-align:center;"| '''✓'''
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| | 740Li
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| | 2002–2008
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| | style="text-align:center;"| [[BMW N62|N62B40]] V8
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| | style="text-align:center;"| 301 BHP
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| | style="text-align:center;"|
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| | style="text-align:center;"| '''✓'''
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| | 745d
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| | 2002–2008
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| | style="text-align:center;"| [[BMW M67|M67D44]] V8
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| | style="text-align:center;"| 330 BHP
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| | style="text-align:center;"| '''✓'''
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| | 745i
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| | 2002–2006
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| | style="text-align:center;"| [[BMW N62|N62B44]] V8
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| | style="text-align:center;"| 328 BHP
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| | style="text-align:center;"| '''✓'''
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| | 745Li
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| | 2002–2006
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| | style="text-align:center;"| [[BMW N62|N62B44]] V8
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| | style="text-align:center;"| 328 BHP
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| | style="text-align:center;"|
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| | style="text-align:center;"| '''✓'''
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| | 750i
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| | 2006–2008
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| | style="text-align:center;"| [[BMW N62|N62B48]]
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| | style="text-align:center;"| 361 BHP
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| | style="text-align:center;"| '''✓'''
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| | 750Li
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| | 2006–2008
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| | style="text-align:center;"| [[BMW N62|N62B48]] V8
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| | style="text-align:center;"| 361 BHP
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| | style="text-align:center;"|
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| | style="text-align:center;"| '''✓'''
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| | 760i
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| | 2002–2006
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| | style="text-align:center;"| [[BMW N73|N73B60]] V12
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| | style="text-align:center;"| 431 BHP
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| | style="text-align:center;"| '''✓'''
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| | 760Li
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| | 2002–2008
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| | style="text-align:center;"| [[BMW N73|N73B60]] V12
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| | style="text-align:center;"| 431 BHP
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| | style="text-align:center;"|
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| | style="text-align:center;"| '''✓'''
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| ===Second generation (2006–2008)===
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| ===First Generation/Origins (2002–2005)===
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| ==Worldwide==
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| If the [[automobile|vehicle]] is sold in other markets worldwide, then this is the section to mention that information. Also, mention if the <MODEL> goes by another name in these other markets.
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| ==Design quirks and oddities==
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| Refer to any pop-culture tidbits about the [[Automobile|vehicle]] in this section.
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| ==Awards==
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| List out notable ''awards'' that the model has received while in production. '''Boldface''' the company or organization that gives out the award, and ''Italicize'' the name of the award.
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| ==See Also==
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| {{BMW}}
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| {{BMW 7 Series}}
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| ==External Links==
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| Please include any external sites that were used in collaborating this data, including manufacturer sites, in this section.
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| '''''News and References'''''
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| '''''Enthusiast Sites and Discussion Forums'''''
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| [[Category:Pages with the First Anniversary Infobox Upgrade]]
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| [[Category:BMW platforms|E65/E66]]
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| [[Category:Vehicles introduced in 2001]]
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| [[Category:2000s automobiles]]
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