Car quick pick



My car fleet

No cars selected

e-knihy ke stažení
e-books for download
literatura, klasika
kniha ePub, PDF

BMW logo

BMW 728i

(1979 model)

Brief specs of 1979 BMW 728i

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 12-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 2788 cm3 / 170.1 cu in / 170.1 cu in, 135.0 kW / 181.0 hp / 181.0 hp @ 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm, 240.0 N·m / 177.0 lb·ft / 177.0 lb·ft @ 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 201 km/h / 125 mph / 125 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BMWIssued from1979
Model728iIssued until
Serie7Number made
Model familyE23Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerBMWCountryDE,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)500 l / 17.66 cu ft / 17.66 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)4450 l / 157.15 cu ft / 157.15 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4860 mm / 191.3 in / 191.3 inTotal (curb) weight1470 kg / 3241 lb / 3241 lb
Width1800 mm / 70.9 in / 70.9 inDry weight
Height1430 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2790 mm / 109.8 in / 109.8 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1500 mm / 59.1 in / 59.1 inTowing weight
Track rear1520 mm / 59.8 in / 59.8 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity100 l / 22.0 UK gal / 26.4 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.74  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.42Frontal area (A)2.19 m2 / 23.6 sq ft / 23.6 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.92 m2 / 9.9 sq ft / 9.9 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)22.8 kW / 30.6 hp / 30.6 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeM30Total number of cylinders6
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder)Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerBMWValves per cylinder2
Engine constructioncast iron block; light alloy headBore86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.08
Fuel supplyBo L-Jet fuel inj.Engine displacement2788 cm3 / 170.1 cu in / 170.1 cu in
Engine Main bearings7Unitary capacity464.67 cm3/cylinder / 28.356 cu in/cylinder / 28.356 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio9.3 : 1
SumpMax. output power135.0 kW / 181.0 hp / 181.0 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque240.0 N·m / 177.0 lb·ft / 177.0 lb·ft at 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)65.1 kW / 87.3 hp / 87.3 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output48.4 kW/l / 1.064 bhp/cu in / 1.064 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque86.1 N·m/l / 0.75 lb·ft/cu in / 0.75 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.81
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.64

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed201 km/h / 125 mph / 125 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)9.30 s / 9.30 s / 9.30 sPower-to-weight ratio123.1 kW/ton / 93.3 bhp/ton / 93.3 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrecirculating ball VPASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock3.8Turning circle11.4 m / 37.4 ft / 37.4 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent, Semi-trailing arm, Coil springs
Wheels front6Wheels rear6
Tyres front195/70 HR 14Tyres rear195/70 HR 14
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter front280 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 inBrake diameter rear280 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 728i

Infobox

Car Insurance Quotes Online Saves Time and Money

With internet services, the car insurance market takes a giant leap into serving you faster and selling premiums in a jiffy. All insurance companies have websites I should guess. Checking insurance companies’ track records and customer reviews will be a lot easier and excluding the bad apples from the good ones easier now.

Comparing car insurance policies is also convenient with the use of the internet as well. Insurance rates can be checked via insurance company websites or hosts that cater insurance rates and quotes comparison for your convenience. And purchase insurance on the same website too. These websites are known to be licensed independent insurance agency; they operate by having accredited insurance companies quotes available for you to compare rates and quotes. They can help you narrow your choices of insurance company to choose from.

Independent agencies that offer these services can be operated by insurance brokers or agents so be careful in using such services because they might just be scheming for you to take their insurance premium instead of purchasing the most appropriate car insurance for you. However using the insurance official websites or insurance brokers’ websites to get your car insurance quotes is not that bad actually, as long as you did your survey and comparison of rates yourself making sure you can save on the insurance packages.

Car insurance quotes can be determined online in just a matter of minutes. You just need to fill in some forms and submit it online and the online representative will get back to you with your quote immediately. Purchasing car insurance premium can be made online and you can be provided with proof of purchase. Doing the transaction online really makes it convenient for you as a customer – need not to travel to the insurance office, or wait for the agent to make an appointment.

(...)

Read more...

 
TOPlist