BMW 7 Series (E32, facelift 1992) 730i V8 (218 Hp) Automatic 1992

General Information

Modification (Engine)

730i V8 (218 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1992 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

1994 year

Engine

Power

218 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

72.7 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Compression ratio

10.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

290 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Engine displacement

2997

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

67.6 mm

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l

Coolant

12.5 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Valvetrain

DOHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1558 mm

Width

1845 mm

Height

1411 mm

Length

4910 mm

Front track

1530 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

1.6

Wheelbase

2832 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.3 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

15.6 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.7 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.9 l

Maximum speed

230 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

8.8 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

520 kg

Kerb Weight

1730 kg

Fuel tank capacity

90 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

500 l

Max. weight

2250 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

5 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Coil spring

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

Tires size

225/60 ZR 15

BMW 7 Series 730i V8 (218 Hp) Automatic