(1987 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1987 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 735iL | 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 | 5024 mm / 197.8 in / 197.8 in | Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1839 mm / 72.4 in / 72.4 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.71 |
| Height | 1410 mm / 55.5 in / 55.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1660 kg / 3660 lb / 3660 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2944 mm / 115.9 in / 115.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1528 mm / 60.2 in / 60.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1556 mm / 61.3 in / 61.3 in | Fuel capacity | 102 l / 22.4 UK gal / 26.9 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.330 | Frontal Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.07 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 3430 cm3 / 209.3 cu in / 209.3 cu in |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 571.67 cm3/cylinder / 34.885 cu in/cylinder / 34.885 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 157.3 kW / 213.9 hp / 213.9 hp at 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 305.0 Nm / 225.0 lbft / 225.0 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 155.2 kW / 211.0 bhp / 211.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | Specific output | 61.5 kW/l / 1.370 bhp/cu in / 1.370 bhp/cu in | |
| Specific torque | 88.92 Nm/l / 0.778 lbft/cu in / 0.778 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 | 230 km/h / 143 mph / 143 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 9.10 s / 9.10 s / 9.10 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 127.11 kW/ton / 172.82 bhp/ton / 172.82 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.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.STA.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 7J x 15 | Wheels rear | 7J x 15 |
| Tyres front | 225/60 ZR 15 | Tyres rear | 225/60 ZR 15 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | 296 mm / 11.7 in / 11.7 in | Brake diameter rear | 300 mm / 11.8 in / 11.8 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 735iL
