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BMW 7 Series (E23)

745i

252 hp3210 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan1979-1983
0-100 km/h 7.8 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph

Performance

Performance
Power
252hp188kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
Displacement
3,210cc196cu in
Curb weight
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
Power-to-weight
158hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
0-200 km/h
31.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
Top speed
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
62.7s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel consumption city
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel tank
100L

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
TransmissionManualAutomatic
Engine326TZ1
Body typeSedan
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationTurbocharged
Drive typeRWD
Gears3-speed
Engine layoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine configurationInline
Cylinders6
Valves per cylinder2

Dimensions and space

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

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E23)745i
252 hp
188 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

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E23)745i7.8 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E23)745i
221 km/h
137 mph
Database median
242 km/h
150 mph

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 7 Series (E23) 745iPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (E23) 745i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (E23)745i5,200 rpm2,600 rpm5,450 rpm

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