1977 BMW 733i specifications

1977 BMW 733i data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
DesignerPaul Bracq
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2795 mm 110 inches
Track/tread (front) 1502 mm 59.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1516 mm 59.7 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 1600 kg 3527 lb
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 M30B32
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3.2 litre
3210 cc
(195.886 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 89 × 86 mm
3.5 × 3.39 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.03
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
200 PS (197 bhp) (147 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
280 Nm (207 ft·lb) (28.6 kgm)
at 4300 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
45.8 kW/litre
62.2 ps/litre
61.4 bhp/litre
1.01 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
87.23 Nm/litre
1.05 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1096.1 kPa (159 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 535 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 8.75 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.9 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 205 km/h (127 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.STA.CS.
Wheel size front 6½J x 14 H2
Wheel size rear 6½J x 14 H2
Tyres front 205/70 VR 14
Tyres rear 205/70 VR 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 3.45
general
Carfolio.com ID253517
Production total
Model code
Model family E23
RAC rating 29.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1977 BMW 733i added 2011-08-19.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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