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(1984 model)
5-seater, petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 12-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2495 cm3 / 152.3 cu in / 152.3 cu in, 110.0 kW / 147.5 hp / 147.5 hp @ 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm, 215.0 N·m / 158.6 lb·ft / 158.6 lb·ft @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, rear wheel drive
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1984 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 725 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 7 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | Number of seats | 5 | |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 5040 l / 177.99 cu ft / 177.99 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4870 mm / 191.7 in / 191.7 in | Total (curb) weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1810 mm / 71.3 in / 71.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1440 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2810 mm / 110.6 in / 110.6 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | ||
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.73 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.4 | Frontal area (A) | 2.22 m2 / 23.8 sq ft / 23.8 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.89 m2 / 9.5 sq ft / 9.5 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 22.0 kW / 29.5 hp / 29.5 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 2 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 71.6 mm / 2.82 in / 2.82 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.2 | |
| Fuel supply | Carburettor | Engine displacement | 2495 cm3 / 152.3 cu in / 152.3 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 415.91 cm3/cylinder / 25.380 cu in/cylinder / 25.380 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 9.6 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 110.0 kW / 147.5 hp / 147.5 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 215.0 N·m / 158.6 lb·ft / 158.6 lb·ft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 44.0 kW / 59.0 hp / 59.0 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 44.1 kW/l / 0.969 bhp/cu in / 0.969 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 86.2 N·m/l / 0.75 lb·ft/cu in / 0.75 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| 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) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft / 36.1 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 725
