page_title: BMW 7 Series (E65)
section_title: Equipment
hierarchical_section_title: BMW 7 Series (E65) / Equipment
caption_attribution_description: English: BMW E65 remote key fob
context_page_description: The BMW E65 is the fourth generation of the BMW 7 Series range of full-size luxury sedans, and was produced from 2001 to 2008. The variants of the range are:
  sedan
  long-wheelbase sedan
  armoured car sedan
  hydrogen-powered sedan
  The E65 was the first BMW vehicle to include the iDrive infotainment system, the new brand design language, active anti-roll bars, a 6-speed automatic transmission, an electronic smart Key, and night vision. The 760i model also utilised the world's first production V12 engine to use direct injection.
  In late 2008, the E65 7 Series was replaced by the 7 Series.
context_section_description: The E65 was the flagship model and the most technologically advanced car produced by BMW at the time.
  The following features were first introduced on the E65:
  V8 models were the first to use BMW's new N62 V8 engine, which was the world's first engine to use a continuously variable-length intake manifold. It was also BMW's first V8 engine to use variable valve lift (Valvetronic), replacing throttle butterflies (during normal running conditions) for added response, efficiency and power.
  Active anti-roll bars (Active Roll Stabilisation) to reduce body roll when cornering. It uses a hydraulic servo in the middle of the anti-roll bar to actively counteract body roll and to reduce body roll without the traditional trade-off in ride comfort.
  Directional headlights (Adaptive Headlights) which electronically adjust the low beam lights horizontally (during turns) and vertically (based on rear axle load) adjustment of the low beam. Also, the E65 was the first BMW available with bi-Xenon (HID) headlights.
  World’s first 6-speed automatic transmission in a sedan.
  World's first car with an electric park brake. This could automatically activate in stop-and-go traffic situations and when the ignition was switched off.
  First BMW with DVD-based GPS Automotive navigation system.
  Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), however this was available in some markets on the previous generation 7 Series (E38).
  The optional Automatic Soft Close system minimized the force required to close the doors and boot lid, and would completely close them if improperly closed.
  Two fibre optic electronic networks: MOST Bus (Media Orientated System Transport) and "Byteflight" (safety systems bus). These busses operate at 22.5Mbit/s and 10Mbit/s respectively. Also, the I-bus, K-bus and P-bus were replaced by the K-CAN (Body-Controller Area Network). This increased the system speed from 9.6kbit/s to 100kbit/s.
caption: Rectangular key-fob
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