Specifications: BMW 7 Series (E23, facelift 1983) 732i (197 Hp) Automatic 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986

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BMW 7 Series (E23, facelift 1983) 732i (197 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 7 Series
Generation 7 Series (E23, facelift 1983)
Modification (Engine) 732i (197 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1983 year
End of production 1986 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 16.1 l/100 km
14.6 US mpg
17.5 UK mpg
6.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 7.8 l/100 km
30.2 US mpg
36.2 UK mpg
12.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 11.2 l/100 km
21 US mpg
25.2 UK mpg
8.9 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 10 sec
Maximum speed 202 km/h
125.52 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.7 kg/Hp, 129.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.3 kg/Nm, 187.5 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 197 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 61.4 Hp/l
Torque 285 Nm @ 4300 rpm.
210.21 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M30B32
Engine displacement 3210 cm3
195.89 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 89 mm
3.5 in.
Piston Stroke 86 mm
3.39 in.
Compression ratio 10:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 5.75 l
6.08 US qt | 5.06 UK qt
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Coolant 12 l
12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1520 kg
3351.03 lbs.
Max. weight 2010 kg
4431.29 lbs.
Max load 490 kg
1080.27 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 480 l
16.95 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 100 l
26.42 US gal | 22 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4860 mm
191.34 in.
Width 1800 mm
70.87 in.
Height 1430 mm
56.3 in.
Wheelbase 2795 mm
110.04 in.
Front track 1502 mm
59.13 in.
Rear (Back) track 1524 mm
60 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.40
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.6 m
38.06 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Independent coil spring
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Tires size 205/70 VR14
Wheel rims size 14

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