Specifications: BMW 7 Series (E23) 728 (170 Hp) 1977, 1978, 1979

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BMW 7 Series (E23) 728 (170 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 7 Series
Generation 7 Series (E23)
Modification (Engine) 728 (170 Hp)
Start of production 1977 year
End of production 1979 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.6 sec
Maximum speed 192 km/h
119.3 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 9 kg/Hp, 111.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.6 kg/Nm, 152.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 170 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 61 Hp/l
Torque 233 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
171.85 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code 286VZ1
Engine displacement 2788 cm3
170.13 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 86 mm
3.39 in.
Piston Stroke 80 mm
3.15 in.
Compression ratio 9:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 5.8 l
6.13 US qt | 5.1 UK qt
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Coolant 12 l
12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1530 kg
3373.07 lbs.
Max. weight 2000 kg
4409.25 lbs.
Max load 470 kg
1036.17 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 90 l
23.78 US gal | 19.8 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.
Ride height (ground clearance) 132 mm
5.2 in.
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 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Independent coil spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Tires size 195/70 R14
Wheel rims size 6.0J x 14

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