Specifications: BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i (217 Hp) Automatic 1982, 1983

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BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i (217 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 7 Series
Generation 7 Series (E23)
Modification (Engine) 735i (217 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1982 year
End of production 1983 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 17.9 l/100 km
13.1 US mpg
15.8 UK mpg
5.6 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.3 sec
Maximum speed 206 km/h
128 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.1 kg/Hp, 140.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5 kg/Nm, 198.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 217 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 63.3 Hp/l
Torque 305 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
224.96 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M30B34
Engine displacement 3430 cm3
209.31 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 92 mm
3.62 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 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 1540 kg
3395.12 lbs.
Max. weight 2000 kg
4409.25 lbs.
Max load 460 kg
1014.13 lbs.
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.
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 3 gears, automatic 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
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Tires size 205/70 HR14; 220/55 HR390 TRX
Wheel rims size 6.5 J x 14; 165 T 390

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