1977 BMW 728 specifications

1977 BMW 728 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
DesignerPaul Bracq
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2795 mm 110 inches
Track/tread (front) 1508 mm 59.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1522 mm 59.9 inches
Length 4860 mm 191.3 inches
Width 1800 mm 70.9 inches
Height 1430 mm 56.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Kerb weight 1530 kg 3373 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 85 litres 18.7 [22.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.42
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code M30B28
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.8 litre
2788 cc
(170.134 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 86 × 80 mm
3.39 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.08
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
170 PS (168 bhp) (125 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
233 Nm (172 ft·lb) (23.8 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
44.9 kW/litre
61.1 ps/litre
60.3 bhp/litre
0.99 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
83.57 Nm/litre
1.01 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 1 Solex 4 A 1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1050.2 kPa (152.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 464.67 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 10 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 192 km/h (119 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
111.33 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
81.88 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
109.8 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.21 kg/kW
20.4 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.STA.CS.
Wheel size front 6J x 14 H2
Wheel size rear 6J x 14 H2
Tyres front 195/70 HR 14
Tyres rear 195/70 HR 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Front brake diameter 280 mm
Rear brake diameter 280 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.64
general
Carfolio.com ID56067
Production total
Model code
Model family E23
RAC rating 27.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1977 BMW 728 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2019-08-09.

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