1990 BMW 735i E32: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

1990 BMW 735i specifications

1990 BMW 735i data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2832 mm	111.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1527 mm	60.1 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1550 mm	61 inches
Length	4910 mm	193.3 inches
Width	1845 mm	72.6 inches
Height	1411 mm	55.6 inches
Ground clearance	140 mm	5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.73
Kerb weight	1600 kg	3527 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	90 litres	19.8 [23.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	BMW
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 6
Capacity	3.4 litre 3430 cc (209.311 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	92 × 86 mm 3.62 × 3.39 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.07
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	211 PS (208 bhp) (155 kW) at 5700 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	305 Nm (225 ft·lb) (31.1 kgm) at 4000 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	45.2 kW/litre 61.5 ps/litre 60.6 bhp/litre 0.99 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	88.92 Nm/litre 1.07 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	9:1
Fuel system	Bo Motronic fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1117.4 kPa (162.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	7
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	571.67 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h	8.3 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre	28.9 s
Maximum speed	230 km/h (143 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 131.81 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.13 PS/kg 96.94 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 kW/kg 130 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.13 bhp/kg 0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 10.32 kg/kW 17.23 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption	7.7/9.7/16.8 l/100km 90km/h / 120km/h / urban
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km	7.7/9.7/16.8 l/100km 90kmph/120kmph/urban
km/litre	13.0/10.3/6.0 km/l 90kmph/120kmph/urban
UK MPG	36.7/29.1/16.8 UK MPG 90kmph/120kmph/urban
US MPG	30.5/24.2/14.0 US MPG 90kmph/120kmph/urban
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	11.60 m
Front suspension	I.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.TrLi.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	205/65 VR 15
Tyres rear	205/65 VR 15
Brakes F/R	VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.81
Final drive ratio	3.45
general
Carfolio.com ID	109230
Production total
Model code
Model family	E32
RAC rating	31.5
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1990 BMW 735i added 2003-03-27. Last modified 2013-02-28.