1986 BMW 730i specifications

1986 BMW 730i data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2832 mm 111.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1527 mm 60.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1549 mm 61 inches
Length 4910 mm 193.3 inches
Width 1845 mm 72.6 inches
Height 1411 mm 55.6 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
Kerb weight 1600 kg 3527 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.32
Frontal area 2.09
CdA 0.67
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3 litre
2986 cc
(182.217 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 89 × 80 mm
3.5 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.11
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 200 PS (197 bhp) (147 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque 275 Nm (203 ft·lb) (28 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output 49.2 kW/litre
66.9 ps/litre
66 bhp/litre
1.08 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 92.1 Nm/litre
1.11 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.2:1
Fuel system Bosch Motronic fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1157.3 kPa (167.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 497.67 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre 30.1 s
Maximum speed 225 km/h (140 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
124.84 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
91.81 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
123.13 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.89 kg/kW
18.19 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.TrLi.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.81
Final drive ratio 3.64
general
Carfolio.com ID31295
Production total
Model code
Model family E32
RAC rating 29.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1986 BMW 730i added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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