1980 BMW 733iA E23: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

1980 BMW 733iA specifications

1980 BMW 733iA data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer	Paul Bracq
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2795 mm	110 inches
Track/tread (front)	1500 mm	59.1 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1515 mm	59.6 inches
Length	4860 mm	191.3 inches
Width	1800 mm	70.9 inches
Height	1430 mm	56.3 inches
Ground clearance	135 mm	5.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.74
Kerb weight	1610 kg	3549 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	326EW1
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	175 PS (173 bhp) (129 kW) at 5200 rpm
maximum torque	255 Nm (188 ft·lb) (26 kgm) at 4200 rpm
Specific output	40.2 kW/litre 54.6 ps/litre 53.9 bhp/litre 0.88 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	79.44 Nm/litre 0.96 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	8:1
Fuel system	EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	998.3 kPa (144.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	535 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
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	180 km/h (112 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 108.95 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.11 PS/kg 80.13 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 kW/kg 107.45 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.11 bhp/kg 0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 12.48 kg/kW 20.85 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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	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
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.45
general
Carfolio.com ID	304326
Production total
Model code
Model family	E23
RAC rating	29.5
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1980 BMW 733iA added 2013-01-13. Last modified 2020-02-02.