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(1979 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 12-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 3210 cm3 / 195.9 cu in / 195.9 cu in, 146.9 kW / 197.0 hp / 197.0 hp @ 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm, 285.0 N·m / 210.2 lb·ft / 210.2 lb·ft @ 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 208 km/h / 129 mph / 129 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 732i | Issued until | |
| Serie | 7 | Number made | |
| Model family | E23 | 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) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4450 l / 157.15 cu ft / 157.15 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4860 mm / 191.3 in / 191.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1500 kg / 3307 lb / 3307 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1800 mm / 70.9 in / 70.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1430 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2790 mm / 109.8 in / 109.8 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1500 mm / 59.1 in / 59.1 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1520 mm / 59.8 in / 59.8 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm / 5.9 in / 5.9 in | Fuel capacity | 100 l / 22.0 UK gal / 26.4 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.74 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.42 | Frontal 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 Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder) | 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 | 86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.03 | |
| Fuel supply | Bo Mot II fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 3210 cm3 / 195.9 cu in / 195.9 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Unitary capacity | 535.00 cm3/cylinder / 32.648 cu in/cylinder / 32.648 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 146.9 kW / 197.0 hp / 197.0 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 285.0 N·m / 210.2 lb·ft / 210.2 lb·ft at 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 72.8 kW / 97.6 hp / 97.6 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 45.8 kW/l / 1.006 bhp/cu in / 1.006 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 88.8 N·m/l / 0.78 lb·ft/cu in / 0.78 lb·ft/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 | 208 km/h / 129 mph / 129 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 8.40 s / 8.40 s / 8.40 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 131.3 kW/ton / 99.5 bhp/ton / 99.5 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 | recirculating ball VPAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.8 | Turning circle | 11.4 m / 37.4 ft / 37.4 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Semi-trailing arm, Coil springs |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 235/45-ZR17 | Tyres rear | 225/50-VR16 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | servo-assisted | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 732i
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