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1979 BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i (217 Hp) Automatic

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Key specs

BMW 7 Series Sedan 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982

What is the body type, BMW 7 Series (E23)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1979 7 Series (E23) 735i (217 Hp) Automatic?206 km/h | 128 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.8 sec
0-60 mph: 9.3 sec
How much power, BMW 7 Series Sedan 1979 735i (217 Hp) Automatic?217 Hp, 310 Nm
228.64 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW 7 Series Sedan 1979 735i (217 Hp) Automatic?3.4 l
3430 cm3
209.31 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1979 BMW 735i (217 Hp) Automatic?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, BMW 7 Series (E23) Sedan 1979 735i (217 Hp) Automatic?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1979 BMW 7 Series Sedan?4860 mm
191.34 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1979 BMW 7 Series Sedan?1800 mm
70.87 in.
What is the curb weight, 1979 BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i (217 Hp) Automatic?1540 kg
3395.12 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1979 BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i (217 Hp) Automatic?2000 kg
4409.25 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1979 BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i (217 Hp) Automatic?3, automatic transmission

BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i (217 Hp) Automatic 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 Specs

General information
BrandBMW
Model 7 Series
Generation 7 Series (E23)
Modification (Engine) 735i (217 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1979 year
End of production 1982 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 19.5 l/100 km 12.06 US mpg
14.49 UK mpg
5.13 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph9.8 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, 201.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 217 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 63.3 Hp/l
Torque 310 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 228.64 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code 356EZ1
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 9.3:1
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 brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Tires size 205/70 HR14; 220/55 HR390 TRX
Wheel rims size6.5 J x 14; 165 T 390