BMW 7 Series (E23) 728 (170 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 7 Series (E23) 728 (170 Hp) /Sedan 1977 - 1979/

What is the body type of BMW 7 Series (E23)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1977 7 Series (E23) 728 (170 Hp)?

192 km/h | 119 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.1 sec
0-60 mph: 9.6 sec

What is the power output of BMW 7 Series Sedan 1977 728 (170 Hp)?

170 Hp, 233 Nm
172 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 7 Series Sedan 1977 728 (170 Hp)?

2.8 l
2788 cm³
170.13 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1977 BMW 728 (170 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 7 Series (E23) Sedan 1977 728 (170 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1977 BMW 7 Series Sedan?

4860 mm
191.34 in.

What is the width of 1977 BMW 7 Series Sedan?

1800 mm
70.87 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1977 BMW 7 Series (E23) 728 (170 Hp)?

1530 kg
3373 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1977 BMW 7 Series (E23) 728 (170 Hp)?

2000 kg
4409 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1977 BMW 7 Series (E23) 728 (170 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

7 Series

Generation

7 Series (E23)

Modification (Engine)

728 (170 Hp)

Start of production

1977

End of production

1979

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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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 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. 172 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

286VZ1

Engine displacement

2788 cm³ 170.13 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

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

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

Engine oil specification

Coolant

12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1530 kg 3373 lbs.

Max. weight

2000 kg 4409 lbs.

Max load

470 kg 1036 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal

Max. roof load

100 kg 220 lbs.

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, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Tire size

195/70 R14

Wheel rim size

6.0J x 14

Specs of BMW 7 Series (E23) 728 (170 Hp) /1977, 1978, 1979/