1977 BMW 728i 2.5 specifications

1977 BMW 728i 2.5 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
DesignerPaul Bracq
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2795 mm 110 inches
Track/tread (front) 1510 mm 59.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1520 mm 59.8 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
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 85 litres 18.7 [22.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.5 litre
2495 cc
(152.254 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 86 × 71.6 mm
3.39 × 2.82 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.2
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
150 PS (148 bhp) (110 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
211 Nm (156 ft·lb) (21.5 kgm)
at 3700 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
44.2 kW/litre
60.1 ps/litre
59.3 bhp/litre
0.97 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
84.57 Nm/litre
1.02 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1062.7 kPa (154.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 415.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
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
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6J x 14
Wheel size rear 6J x 14
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 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.81
Final drive ratio 3.64
general
Carfolio.com ID599544
Production total
Model code
Model family E23
RAC rating 27.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1977 BMW 728i 2.5 added 2019-08-09.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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