(1979 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 732i | Issued until | |
| Serie | 7 | Number made | |
| Model family | E23 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4860 mm / 191.3 in / 191.3 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1800 mm / 70.9 in / 70.9 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.74 |
| Height | 1430 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1500 kg / 3307 lb / 3307 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2790 mm / 109.8 in / 109.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1500 mm / 59.1 in / 59.1 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1520 mm / 59.8 in / 59.8 in | Fuel capacity | 100 l / 22.0 UK gal / 26.4 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.420 | Frontal Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 89.0 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.03 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 3210 cm3 / 195.9 cu in / 195.9 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 535.00 cm3/cylinder / 32.648 cu in/cylinder / 32.648 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 146.9 kW / 199.7 hp / 199.7 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 285.0 Nm / 210.2 lbft / 210.2 lbft at 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 144.9 kW / 197.0 bhp / 197.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 61.4 kW/l / 1.368 bhp/cu in / 1.368 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 88.79 Nm/l / 0.777 lbft/cu in / 0.777 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.81 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.45 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 208 km/h / 129 mph / 129 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 8.40 s / 8.40 s / 8.40 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 131.33 kW/ton / 178.56 bhp/ton / 178.56 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball VPAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.80 | Turning circle | 11.40 m / 37.40 ft / 37.40 ft |
| Suspension front | I.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.STA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 732i
