BMW 7 Series (E32) 730i (197 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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BMW 7 Series (E32) 730i (197 Hp) /Sedan 1986 - 1992/

What is the body type of BMW 7 Series (E32)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 7 Series (E32) 730i (197 Hp)?

10.8 l/100 km
21.8 US mpg
26.2 UK mpg
9.3 km/l

How fast is 1986 7 Series (E32) 730i (197 Hp)?

225 km/h | 140 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.9 sec
0-60 mph: 8.5 sec

What is the power output of BMW 7 Series Sedan 1986 730i (197 Hp)?

197 Hp, 275 Nm
203 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 7 Series Sedan 1986 730i (197 Hp)?

3.0 l
2986 cm³
182.22 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1986 BMW 730i (197 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 7 Series (E32) Sedan 1986 730i (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 1986 BMW 7 Series Sedan?

4910 mm
193.31 in.

What is the width of 1986 BMW 7 Series Sedan?

1845 mm
72.64 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1986 BMW 7 Series (E32) 730i (197 Hp)?

1600 kg
3527 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1986 BMW 7 Series (E32) 730i (197 Hp)?

2130 kg
4696 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1986 BMW 7 Series Sedan?

500 l
17.7 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1986 BMW 7 Series (E32) 730i (197 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

7 Series

Generation

7 Series (E32)

Modification (Engine)

730i (197 Hp)

Start of production

1986

End of production

1992

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

15.5 l/100 km 15.2 US mpg
18.2 UK mpg
6.5 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.6 l/100 km 30.9 US mpg
37.2 UK mpg
13.2 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.8 l/100 km 21.8 US mpg
26.2 UK mpg
9.3 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.9 sec

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

8.5 sec

Maximum speed

225 km/h 140 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

8.1 kg/Hp, 123.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.8 kg/Nm, 171.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

197 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

66 Hp/l

Torque

275 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 203 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M30B30

Engine displacement

2986 cm³ 182.22 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

89 mm 3.5 in.

Piston Stroke

80 mm 3.15 in.

Compression ratio

9.2:1

Number of valves per cylinder

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

1600 kg 3527 lbs.

Max. weight

2130 kg 4696 lbs.

Max load

530 kg 1168 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

500 l 17.7 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal

Max. roof load

100 kg 220 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4910 mm 193.31 in.

Width

1845 mm 72.64 in.

Height

1411 mm 55.55 in.

Wheelbase

2832 mm 111.5 in.

Front track

1527 mm 60.12 in.

Rear (Back) track

1550 mm 61.02 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.32

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

Suspension strut

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

205/65 R15

Wheel rim size

Specs of BMW 7 Series (E32) 730i (197 Hp) /1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992/