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Specs of BMW 7 Series (E23, facelift 1983) 732i (197 Hp) /1983, 1984, 1985, 1986/

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Key specs

BMW 7 Series (E23, facelift 1983) 732i (197 Hp) /Sedan 1983 - 1986/

What is the body type of BMW 7 Series (E23, facelift 1983)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 7 Series (E23, facelift 1983) 732i (197 Hp)?
11.8 l/100 km
19.9 US mpg
23.9 UK mpg
8.5 km/l
How fast is 1983 7 Series (E23, facelift 1983) 732i (197 Hp)?
208 km/h | 129 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.6 sec
0-60 mph: 8.2 sec
What is the power output of BMW 7 Series Sedan 1983 732i (197 Hp)?
197 Hp, 285 Nm
210 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 7 Series Sedan 1983 732i (197 Hp)?
3.2 l
3210 cm3
195.89 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1983 BMW 732i (197 Hp)?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 7 Series (E23, facelift 1983) Sedan 1983 732i (197 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1983 BMW 7 Series Sedan?
4860 mm
191.34 in.
What is the width of 1983 BMW 7 Series Sedan?
1800 mm
70.87 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1983 BMW 7 Series (E23, facelift 1983) 732i (197 Hp)?
1500 kg
3307 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1983 BMW 7 Series (E23, facelift 1983) 732i (197 Hp)?
2010 kg
4431 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1983 BMW 7 Series Sedan?
480 l
17 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in 1983 BMW 7 Series (E23, facelift 1983) 732i (197 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
732i (197 Hp)
Start of production
1983 year
End of production
1986 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
16.8 l/100 km 14 US mpg
16.8 UK mpg
6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg
33.6 UK mpg
11.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
11.8 l/100 km 19.9 US mpg
23.9 UK mpg
8.5 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
8.2 sec
Maximum speed
208 km/h 129 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
7.6 kg/Hp, 131.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.3 kg/Nm, 190 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
197 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
61.4 Hp/l
Torque
285 Nm @ 4300 rpm. 210 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M30B32
Engine displacement
3210 cm3 195.89 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
89 mm 3.5 in.
Piston Stroke
86 mm 3.39 in.
Compression ratio
10:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
5.75 l 6.08 US qt | 5.06 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1500 kg 3307 lbs.
Max. weight
2010 kg 4431 lbs.
Max load
510 kg 1124 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
480 l 17 cu. ft.
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.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.40
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.6 m 38.06 ft.

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
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Tires size
205/70 R 14
Wheel rims size
14