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BMW 7 Series (E23)
735i
217 hp3430 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1982-1983
0-100 km/h 8.0 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Performance
| Power | 217hp162kW |
|---|---|
| Torque | 305Nm225lb-ft |
| Displacement | 3,430cc209cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,530kg3,373lb |
| Gross weight | 2,000kg4,409lb |
| Power-to-weight | 142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 37.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.6s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 15.8s Calculated |
| Top speed | 212 km/h 132 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 61.6s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption city | 16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 100L |
Engine and drivetrain
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,860mm191in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,800mm71in |
| Height | 1,430mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,795mm110in |
| Front track | 1,502mm59in |
| Rear track | 1,524mm60in |
| Ground clearance | 132mm5in |
| Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW7 Series (E23)735i | 217 hp 162 kW |
| Database median | 262 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW7 Series (E23)735i | 8.0 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW7 Series (E23)735i | 212 km/h 132 mph |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
BMW 7 Series (E23) 735iPowerTorque
- BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW7 Series (E23)735i | 5,500 rpm | 4,000 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
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