BMW 7 Series (E23) 728i (184 Hp) 1979

General Information

Modification (Engine)

728i (184 Hp)

Start of production

1979 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

1983 year

Engine

Power

184 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

66 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

9.3

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

235 Nm @ 4300 rpm.

Engine displacement

2788

Cylinder Bore

86 mm

Piston Stroke

80 mm

Engine oil capacity

5.8 l

Coolant

12 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Valvetrain

SOHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1524 mm

Width

1800 mm

Height

1430 mm

Length

4860 mm

Front track

1502 mm

Wheelbase

2795 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

132 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.5 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

15.1 l

Maximum speed

195 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

9 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

470 kg

Kerb Weight

1490 kg

Fuel tank capacity

100 l

Max. weight

1960 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Wheel rims size

6.0J x 14;

Tires size

195/70 R14

BMW 7 Series 728i (184 Hp)