Compare: BMW 7 Series 1977 Sedan 184 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

7 Series

Generation

7 Series (E23)

Modification (Engine)

730 (184 Hp)

Start of production

1977

End of production

1979

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

9.1 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

200 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

8.6 kg/Hp, 116.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.2 kg/Nm, 161.4 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

184 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

61.6 Hp/l

Torque

255 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

306VZ1

Engine displacement

2985 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

89 mm

Piston Stroke

80 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.8 l

Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1580 kg

Max. weight

2050 kg

Max load

470 kg

Fuel tank capacity

90 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Dimensions

Length

4860 mm

Width

1800 mm

Height

1430 mm

Wheelbase

2795 mm

Front track

1502 mm

Rear (Back) track

1524 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

132 mm

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, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Tire size

205/70 R14

Wheel rim size

6.5J x 14