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(1992 model)
4-door 5-seater, petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder straight (inline) engine, 2984 cm3 / 182.1 cu in / 182.1 cu in, 135.0 kW / 181.0 hp / 181.0 hp @ 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm, 260.0 N·m / 191.8 lb·ft / 191.8 lb·ft @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1992 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 730 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 7 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | Number of seats | 5 | |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4450 l / 157.15 cu ft / 157.15 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4920 mm / 193.7 in / 193.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1600 kg / 3527 lb / 3527 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1850 mm / 72.8 in / 72.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2840 mm / 111.8 in / 111.8 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | 150 mm / 5.9 in / 5.9 in | Fuel capacity | 90 l / 19.8 UK gal / 23.8 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.73 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.3 | Frontal area (A) | 2.23 m2 / 24.0 sq ft / 24.0 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.67 m2 / 7.2 sq ft / 7.2 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 16.6 kW / 22.3 hp / 22.3 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder) | Total number of valves | |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | ||
| 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 details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.11 | |
| Fuel supply | Injection | Engine displacement | 2984 cm3 / 182.1 cu in / 182.1 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 497.69 cm3/cylinder / 30.371 cu in/cylinder / 30.371 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 | |
| Sump | Max. output power | 135.0 kW / 181.0 hp / 181.0 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm | |
| Aspiration | Max. torque | 260.0 N·m / 191.8 lb·ft / 191.8 lb·ft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 54.0 kW / 72.4 hp / 72.4 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 45.2 kW/l / 0.994 bhp/cu in / 0.994 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 87.1 N·m/l / 0.76 lb·ft/cu in / 0.76 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 115.0 kW/ton / 87.1 bhp/ton / 87.1 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) | ||
| 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 | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 205/65-R15 | Tyres rear | 205/65-R15 |
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 730
