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1979 BMW 7 Series (E23) 732i (197 Hp)

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Key specs

BMW 7 Series Sedan 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983

What is the body type, BMW 7 Series (E23)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1979 7 Series (E23) 732i (197 Hp)?205 km/h | 127.38 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.7 sec
0-60 mph: 8.3 sec
How much power, BMW 7 Series Sedan 1979 732i (197 Hp)?197 Hp, 280 Nm
206.52 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW 7 Series Sedan 1979 732i (197 Hp)?3.2 l
3210 cm3
195.89 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1979 BMW 732i (197 Hp)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, BMW 7 Series (E23) Sedan 1979 732i (197 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1979 BMW 7 Series Sedan?4860 mm
191.34 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1979 BMW 7 Series Sedan?1800 mm
70.87 in.
What is the curb weight, 1979 BMW 7 Series (E23) 732i (197 Hp)?1530 kg
3373.07 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1979 BMW 7 Series (E23) 732i (197 Hp)?2000 kg
4409.25 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1979 BMW 7 Series (E23) 732i (197 Hp)?4, manual transmission

BMW 7 Series (E23) 732i (197 Hp) 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 Specs

General information
BrandBMW
Model 7 Series
Generation 7 Series (E23)
Modification (Engine) 732i (197 Hp)
Start of production 1979 year
End of production 1983 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 16.7 l/100 km 14.08 US mpg
16.92 UK mpg
5.99 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.3 sec
Maximum speed 205 km/h 127.38 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.8 kg/Hp, 128.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.5 kg/Nm, 183 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 197 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 61.4 Hp/l
Torque 280 Nm @ 4300 rpm. 206.52 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code 326EZ1
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 9.3
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
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Coolant 12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1530 kg 3373.07 lbs.
Max. weight 2000 kg 4409.25 lbs.
Max load 470 kg 1036.17 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 100 l 26.42 US gal | 22 UK gal
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 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Independent coil spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Tires size 205/70 R14
Wheel rims size6.5J x 14