(1979 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 735i | 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 | 4864 mm / 191.5 in / 191.5 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1801 mm / 70.9 in / 70.9 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.74 |
| Height | 1430 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1530 kg / 3373 lb / 3373 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2797 mm / 110.1 in / 110.1 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1504 mm / 59.2 in / 59.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1516 mm / 59.7 in / 59.7 in | Fuel capacity | 100 l / 22.0 UK gal / 26.4 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 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 | 93.4 mm / 3.68 in / 3.68 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.11 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 3453 cm3 / 210.7 cu in / 210.7 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 575.50 cm3/cylinder / 35.119 cu in/cylinder / 35.119 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.3 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 162.6 kW / 221.1 hp / 221.1 hp at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 309.0 Nm / 227.9 lbft / 227.9 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 160.3 kW / 217.9 bhp / 217.9 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 63.1 kW/l / 1.406 bhp/cu in / 1.406 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 89.49 Nm/l / 0.783 lbft/cu in / 0.783 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 | 3.25 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 142.48 kW/ton / 193.72 bhp/ton / 193.72 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 PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS. | Suspension rear | I.STA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 735i
