These are standard specifications for the 2006 BMW 7 Series, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| MPG City : | 15 |
| MPG Highway : | 23 |
Engine & Transmission
| V 12 | VALVETRONIC, Double-VANOS | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6000 cc | 366.1 cu in. | 6.0 L. |
| Power : | 438 HP (322.368 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque : | 444 Ft-Lbs (602 NM) @ 3950 RPM |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4799 cc | 292.9 cu in. | 4.8 L. |
| Power : | 360 BHP (264.96 KW) @ 6300 RPM |
| Torque : | 360 Ft-Lbs (488 NM) @ 3400 RPM |
6 Automatic
Handling
Recall
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Valeo |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 12E029000 |
| Summary | This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Valeo. Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-2011 BMW 1-Series, 2006-2011 BMW 3-Series, 2000-2009 BMW 5-Series, 2004-2005 BMW 6-Series, and 2006-2007 BMW 7-Series vehicles. A metal-oxide semiconductor may overheat due to insufficient screwing of the semiconductor on the aluminum heat sink. This primary failure could cause adjacent components on the fan assembly motor circuit board to overheat and short. |
| Consequence | This condition could cause the fan motor to become inoperative, or cause the motor circuit board in the assembly to overheat, potentially leading to a fire in the engine compartment. |
| Remedy | Valeo will notify owners and replace the fans free of charge. The safety recall began on August 22, 2012. This recall is being conducted by Valeo, not by BMW. For further information, owners may contact Valeo at 1-888-718-2536. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20060105 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 06V277000 |
| Summary | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LOWER RUBBER MOUNT OF THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY NOT ADHERE CORRECTLY TO ITS HOUSING WITHIN THE SHOCK ABSORBER. |
| Consequence | THE BUSHING COULD LOOSEN AND OVER TIME COULD SEPARATE FROM ITS HOUSING. THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE IMPAIRED VEHICLE HANDLING AND CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117. |
| Notes | CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Data updated January 2023
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2006 BMW 7 Series?
Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2006 BMW 7 Series? A: The 2006 BMW 7 Series was a .Q: What engines did the 2006 BMW 7 Series have? A: The 2006 BMW 7 Series had the following engine options: V 12 (6000 cc | 366.1 cu in. | 6.0 L.) with 438 HP (322.368 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 444 Ft-Lbs (602 NM) @ 3950 RPM V 8 (4799 cc | 292.9 cu in. | 4.8 L.) with 360 BHP (264.96 KW) @ 6300 RPM and 360 Ft-Lbs (488 NM) @ 3400 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2006 BMW 7 Series have? A: The 2006 BMW 7 Series had a 6 speed Automatic gearbox.