BMW 7 Series (E23) 728i (184 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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BMW 7 Series (E23) 728i (184 Hp) /Sedan 1979 - 1983/

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

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1979 7 Series (E23) 728i (184 Hp)?

195 km/h | 121 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.5 sec
0-60 mph: 9 sec

What is the power output of BMW 7 Series Sedan 1979 728i (184 Hp)?

184 Hp, 235 Nm
173 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 7 Series Sedan 1979 728i (184 Hp)?

2.8 l
2788 cm³
170.13 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1979 BMW 728i (184 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 7 Series (E23) Sedan 1979 728i (184 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1979 BMW 7 Series Sedan?

4860 mm
191.34 in.

What is the width of 1979 BMW 7 Series Sedan?

1800 mm
70.87 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1979 BMW 7 Series (E23) 728i (184 Hp)?

1490 kg
3285 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1979 BMW 7 Series (E23) 728i (184 Hp)?

1960 kg
4321 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1979 BMW 7 Series (E23) 728i (184 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

7 Series

Generation

7 Series (E23)

Modification (Engine)

728i (184 Hp)

Start of production

1979

End of production

1983

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

15.1 l/100 km 15.6 US mpg
18.7 UK mpg
6.6 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

9 sec

Maximum speed

195 km/h 121 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

8.1 kg/Hp, 123.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.3 kg/Nm, 157.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

184 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

66 Hp/l

Torque

235 Nm @ 4300 rpm. 173 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

286EZ1

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

9.3:1

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

1490 kg 3285 lbs.

Max. weight

1960 kg 4321 lbs.

Max load

470 kg 1036 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

100 l 26.42 US gal | 22 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

4 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) 728i (184 Hp) /1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983/