BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i (217 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i (217 Hp) /Sedan 1979 - 1982/

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

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1979 7 Series (E23) 735i (217 Hp)?

212 km/h | 132 mph
0-100 km/h: 8 sec
0-60 mph: 7.6 sec

What is the power output of BMW 7 Series Sedan 1979 735i (217 Hp)?

217 Hp, 310 Nm
229 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 7 Series Sedan 1979 735i (217 Hp)?

3.4 l
3430 cm³
209.31 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1979 BMW 735i (217 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 7 Series (E23) Sedan 1979 735i (217 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) 735i (217 Hp)?

1530 kg
3373 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1979 BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i (217 Hp)?

2000 kg
4409 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1979 BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i (217 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

7 Series

Generation

7 Series (E23)

Modification (Engine)

735i (217 Hp)

Start of production

1979

End of production

1982

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

20 l/100 km 11.8 US mpg
14.1 UK mpg
5 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8 sec

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

7.6 sec

Maximum speed

212 km/h 132 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

7.1 kg/Hp, 141.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.9 kg/Nm, 202.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

217 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

63.3 Hp/l

Torque

310 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 229 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

356EZ1

Engine displacement

3430 cm³ 209.31 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

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

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

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

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

205/70 R14

Wheel rim size

6.5J x 14

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