1981 BMW 735i specifications

1981 BMW 735i data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
DesignerPaul Bracq
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2795 mm 110 inches
Track/tread (front) 1500 mm 59.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1520 mm 59.8 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 1500 kg 3307 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 100 litres 22 [26.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.42
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code M30
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)
218 PS (215 bhp) (160 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
310 Nm (229 ft·lb) (31.6 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
46.7 kW/litre
63.6 ps/litre
62.7 bhp/litre
1.03 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
90.38 Nm/litre
1.09 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system Bosch Motronic II fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1135.7 kPa (164.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 571.67 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 15.6 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 217 km/h (135 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
145.33 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 PS/kg
106.88 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
143.33 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.36 kg/kW
15.63 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
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Di
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.81
Final drive ratio 3.25
general
Carfolio.com ID31053
Production total
Model code
Model family E23
RAC rating 31.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1981 BMW 735i added before December 1995.
Last modified 2019-08-09.

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