2012 BMW 730i specifications

2012 BMW 730i data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3070 mm 120.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1611 mm 63.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1650 mm 65 inches
Length 5079 mm 200 inches
Width 1902 mm 74.9 inches
Height 1471 mm 57.9 inches
Ground clearance 152 mm 6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
Kerb weight 1840 kg 4057 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 80 litres 17.6 [21.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.28
Frontal area 2.42
CdA 0.68
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3 litre
2996 cc
(182.827 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 85 × 88 mm
3.35 × 3.46 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.97
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output 258 PS (254.5 bhp) (190 kW)
at 6600 rpm
maximum torque 310 Nm (229 ft·lb) (31.6 kgm)
at 2600-3000 rpm
Specific output 63.3 kW/litre
86.1 ps/litre
84.9 bhp/litre
1.39 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 103.47 Nm/litre
1.25 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.7:1
Fuel system direct petrol injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1300.3 kPa (188.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 499.33 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor 2 turbochargers
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre 27.4 s
Maximum speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
140.24 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
103.14 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
138.32 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.7 kg/kW
16.19 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 12.4/6.3/8.6 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km12.4/6.3/8.6 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre8.1/15.9/11.6 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG22.8/44.8/32.8 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG19.0/37.3/27.4 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 199.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK) J
CO2 Effizienz (DE) D
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 8J x 17
Wheel size rear 8J x 17
Tyres front 245/55 R 17 102W
Tyres rear 245/55 R 17 102W
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 8 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.67
Final drive ratio 3.46
general
Carfolio.com ID272657
Production total
Model code
Model family F01
RAC rating 26.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2012 BMW 730i added 2012-05-25.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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