1986 BMW 735i specifications

1986 BMW 735i 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) 1550 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 1590 kg 3505 lb
Weight distribution 49% front
fuel tank capacity 90 litres 19.8 [23.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.32
Frontal area 2.11
CdA 0.68
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 220 PS (217 bhp) (162 kW)
at 5700 rpm
maximum torque 315 Nm (232 ft·lb) (32.1 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output 47.2 kW/litre
64.1 ps/litre
63.3 bhp/litre
1.04 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 91.84 Nm/litre
1.11 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.2:1
Fuel system Bo Mot fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1154.1 kPa (167.4 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 7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 20.1 s
Standing quarter-mile 15.6 s
Standing kilometre 28.6 s
Maximum speed 238 km/h (148 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
138.38 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 PS/kg
101.77 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
136.48 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.83 kg/kW
16.41 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 7J x 15
Wheel size rear 7J x 15
Tyres front 225/60 VR 15
Tyres rear 225/60 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 ID31306
Production total
Model code
Model family E32
RAC rating 31.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1986 BMW 735i added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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