1987 BMW 735iL specifications

1987 BMW 735iL data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2944 mm 115.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1528 mm 60.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1556 mm 61.3 inches
Length 5024 mm 197.8 inches
Width 1839 mm 72.4 inches
Height 1410 mm 55.5 inches
Ground clearance 140 mm 5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 1660 kg 3660 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 102 litres 22.4 [26.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.33
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 double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output 214 PS (211 bhp) (157 kW)
at 5700 rpm
maximum torque 305 Nm (225 ft·lb) (31.1 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output 45.9 kW/litre
62.4 ps/litre
61.5 bhp/litre
1.01 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 88.92 Nm/litre
1.07 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system Bosch DME 3 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
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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
128.88 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 PS/kg
94.78 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
127.11 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.55 kg/kW
17.62 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.MS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.STA.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front 7J x 15
Wheel size rear 7J x 15
Tyres front 225/60 ZR 15
Tyres rear 225/60 ZR 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 296 mm
Rear brake diameter 300 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.81
Final drive ratio 3.45
general
Carfolio.com ID31317
Production total
Model code
Model family E32
RAC rating 31.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1987 BMW 735iL added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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