BMW 7 Series (E23) 745i (252 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 7 Series (E23) 745i (252 Hp) Automatic /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) 745i (252 Hp) Automatic?

221 km/h | 137 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.8 sec
0-60 mph: 7.4 sec

What is the power output of BMW 7 Series Sedan 1979 745i (252 Hp) Automatic?

252 Hp, 380 Nm
280 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 7 Series Sedan 1979 745i (252 Hp) Automatic?

3.2 l
3210 cm³
195.89 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1979 BMW 745i (252 Hp) Automatic?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 7 Series (E23) Sedan 1979 745i (252 Hp) Automatic?

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) 745i (252 Hp) Automatic?

1600 kg
3527 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1979 BMW 7 Series (E23) 745i (252 Hp) Automatic?

2070 kg
4564 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1979 BMW 7 Series (E23) 745i (252 Hp) Automatic?

3, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

7 Series

Generation

7 Series (E23)

Modification (Engine)

745i (252 Hp) Automatic

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

16.6 l/100 km 14.2 US mpg
17 UK mpg
6 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.8 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.8 sec

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

7.4 sec

Maximum speed

221 km/h 137 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

6.3 kg/Hp, 157.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.2 kg/Nm, 237.5 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

252 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Power per litre

78.5 Hp/l

Torque

380 Nm @ 2600 rpm. 280 lb.-ft. @ 2600 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

326TZ1

Engine displacement

3210 cm³ 195.89 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

89 mm 3.5 in.

Piston Stroke

86 mm 3.39 in.

Compression ratio

7:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1600 kg 3527 lbs.

Max. weight

2070 kg 4564 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

3 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link spring suspension with anti-roll bar

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Tire size

205/70 R14

Wheel rim size

6.5 J x 14

Specs of BMW 7 Series (E23) 745i (252 Hp) Automatic /1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983/