The BMW 7 Series is a luxury sedan with impressive acceleration, reaching 0-100 km/h in just 11.4 seconds and 0-62 mph in 11.4 seconds. Its top speed is electronically limited to 195 km/h (121.17 mph). With a drag coefficient of 0.40, it is designed for both performance and efficiency.
Specs
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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
11.4 sec
Max Speed
195 km/h 121.17 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.40
Body & Dimensions
The car is a luxury sedan, the 7 Series model, with a spacious interior providing seating for five passengers and four doors. The car's dimensions are as follows: length 4860 mm (191.34 in.), width 1800 mm (70.87 in.), and height 1430 mm (56.3 in.). The wheelbase is 2795 mm (110.04 in.), with a front track of 1502 mm (59.13 in.) and a rear track of 1524 mm (60 in.). The minimum turning circle is 11.6 m (38.06 ft.).
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Rating
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4860 mm 191.34 in.
Width
1800 mm 70.87 in.
Height
1430 mm 56.3 in.
Wheelbase
2795 mm 110.04 in.
Front Track
1502 mm 59.13 in.
Rear Track
1524 mm 60 in.
Min Turning Circle
11.6 m 38.06 ft.
Fuel Consumption
None
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
14.5 l/100 km 16.22 US mpg 19.48 UK mpg 6.9 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
7.8 l/100 km 30.16 US mpg 36.22 UK mpg 12.82 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
10.7 l/100 km 21.98 US mpg 26.4 UK mpg 9.35 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The BMW 7 Series is a luxurious sedan with a powerful 6-cylinder engine, producing 184 horsepower and 240 Nm of torque. It features a rear-wheel drive and a 4-speed automatic transmission. The car has a front suspension with coil spring and anti-roll bar, and a rear suspension with coil spring.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
184 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power Per Litre
66 Hp/l
Torque
240 Nm @ 4200 rpm. 177.01 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
M30B28
Engine Displacement
2788 cm3 170.13 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
6
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
86 mm 3.39 in.
Piston Stroke
80 mm 3.15 in.
Compression Ratio
9.3
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine Oil Capacity
5.75 l 6.08 US qt | 5.06 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
15W-50, 20W-50 / API SF 15W-50, 20W-50 / ACEA A3
Coolant
12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt
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, automatic transmission
Front Suspension
Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension
Independent coil spring
Brakes
The car specs indicate a budget-friendly vehicle with entry-level features. The 14-inch wheels and drum rear brakes suggest a focus on affordability rather than performance.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Tires Size
195/70 HR 14
Wheel Rims Size
14
Weight & Capacity
The car boasts a strong power-to-weight ratio, indicating excellent acceleration and performance. Its weight-to-torque ratio is also impressive, suggesting ample low-end grunt. The car offers a spacious trunk and a generous fuel tank capacity.
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Weight To Power Ratio
8.1 kg/Hp, 123.5 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
6.2 kg/Nm, 161.1 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1490 kg 3284.89 lbs.
Max Weight
1980 kg 4365.15 lbs.
Max Load
490 kg 1080.27 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
480 l 16.95 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 l 26.42 US gal | 22 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for BMW - 7 Series (E23, facelift 1983)
This car has five seats.
The body type of this car is a Sedan.
The length of this car is 4860 mm (191.34 in.), the width is 1800 mm (70.87 in.), and the height is 1430 mm (56.3 in.). The wheelbase is 2795 mm (110.04 in.), the front track is 1502 mm (59.13 in.), and the rear track is 1524 mm (60 in.). The minimum turning circle is 11.6 m (38.06 ft.).
The BMW 7 Series can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 11.4 seconds and 0-62 mph in 11.4 seconds.
The top speed of the BMW 7 Series is electronically limited to 195 km/h (121.17 mph).
The drag coefficient of the BMW 7 Series is 0.40.
14.5 liters per 100 kilometers
7.8 liters per 100 kilometers
10.7 liters per 100 kilometers
The engine displacement is 2788 cm3 or 170.13 cu. in.
The fuel injection system used is Multi-port manifold injection.
The transmission type is 4 gears, automatic transmission.
The spec sheet does not include information about the engine.
The spec sheet does not include information about safety features.
The spec sheet does not include information about fuel efficiency.
The BMW 7 Series is available with a range of engine options, including a 3.0L inline-6 cylinder and a 4.4L V8.
The BMW 7 Series offers a range of advanced safety features, including lane departure warning, blind spot detection, and forward collision warning.
Yes, the BMW 7 Series has a reputation for being a reliable car, with many owners reporting low maintenance costs and few mechanical issues.
The kerb weight is 1490 kg (3284.89 lbs).
The maximum weight the vehicle can handle is 1980 kg (4365.15 lbs).
The minimum trunk space available is 480 l (16.95 cu. ft).
