(1986 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1986 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 730i Automatic | Issued until | |
| Serie | 7 | Number made | |
| Model family | E32 | 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 | 4910 mm / 193.3 in / 193.3 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1845 mm / 72.6 in / 72.6 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.73 |
| Height | 1411 mm / 55.6 in / 55.6 in | Total (curb) weight | 1600 kg / 3527 lb / 3527 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2832 mm / 111.5 in / 111.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1527 mm / 60.1 in / 60.1 in | Weight distribution (front) | 52.0 % / 52.0 % / 52.0 % |
| Track rear | 1549 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | 0.320 | Frontal Area | 2.09 m2 / 22.5 sq ft / 22.5 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx | 0.67 |
| 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 | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.11 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 2986 cm3 / 182.2 cu in / 182.2 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 497.67 cm3/cylinder / 30.370 cu in/cylinder / 30.370 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.2 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 146.9 kW / 199.7 hp / 199.7 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 275.0 Nm / 202.8 lbft / 202.8 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 144.9 kW / 197.0 bhp / 197.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | Specific output | 66.0 kW/l / 1.470 bhp/cu in / 1.470 bhp/cu in | |
| Specific torque | 92.10 Nm/l / 0.806 lbft/cu in / 0.806 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.10 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 222 km/h / 138 mph / 138 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 10.50 s / 10.50 s / 10.50 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 123.13 kW/ton / 167.41 bhp/ton / 167.41 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 | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.TrLi.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
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Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 730i Automatic
