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BMWBMW 7 Series (E23) 735i (217 Hp)1979, 1980, 1981, 1982: specs, 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. ICE. 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
5
Doors
4
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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
6
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
2
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
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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