Hybrid Vehicles are in the Cards for BMW

It is common to find buyers of the BMW 760Li enthusiastic about their purchase. The 760Li has been one of the premier vehicles of the BMW line for over ten years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 2003 model is no exception. The BMW 760Li falls into the sedan for the family category. It is a constant that only gets better with age.

Performance

Standard equipment in the 760Li for 2002 and 2003 includes the 6.0 liter engine by BMW, weighing in at 12 cylinders and fourty eight valves. A 6-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.

The 2003 760Li’s standard fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected MFI style of design. The fuel tank holds 16.60 gallons.

The 760Li uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and air springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The dimensions of the 760Li Base are 68.50 inches wide by 176.00 inches long. It sits 55.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 107.30 allows for limited leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $27,800 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $25,460. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2003 760Li gets 28 – 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 in the city. This is subpar for a sedan car. Hybrid Car Review are important to BMW. BMWs next generation 7 series will be a hybrid.

What We Think of the BMW 760Li

The 2003 model year was very successful for the BMW 760Li. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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