The 7 Series is a high-performance luxury sedan with impressive acceleration, reaching 0-100 km/h in just 10.5 seconds. Its top speed is electronically limited to 202 km/h. The car's aerodynamic design is evident in its drag coefficient of 0.40, making it a sleek and efficient ride.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
10.5 sec
Max Speed
202 km/h 125.52 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.40
Body & Dimensions
The BMW 7 Series is a luxurious sedan with a spacious interior, offering 5 seats and 4 doors. Its dimensions are 4860 mm in length, 1800 mm in width, and 1430 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2795 mm. Its turning circle is 11.6 m in diameter.
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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
The BMW 7 Series is a luxurious sedan that offers impressive fuel efficiency, with a combined fuel consumption of 11.2 l/100 km. It's powered by a petrol engine and provides a comfortable ride with its advanced features.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
16.1 l/100 km 14.61 US mpg 17.55 UK mpg 6.21 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
11.2 l/100 km 21 US mpg 25.22 UK mpg 8.93 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The 7 Series is a rear-wheel drive luxury sedan powered by a 3.2-liter inline-6 engine, producing 197 horsepower and 210 lb-ft of torque. It features a 4-speed automatic transmission and an independent suspension system. The engine has a compression ratio of 10.0 and uses a multi-port manifold injection fuel system.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
197 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power Per Litre
61.4 Hp/l
Torque
285 Nm @ 4300 rpm. 210.21 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
M30B32
Engine Displacement
3210 cm3 195.89 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
6
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
89 mm 3.5 in.
Piston Stroke
86 mm 3.39 in.
Compression Ratio
10
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
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 is a 7 Series model with disc front brakes and drum rear brakes. It uses tires of size 205/70 VR14 and rims of size 14 inches.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Tires Size
205/70 VR14
Wheel Rims Size
14
Weight & Capacity
The car in question is a 7 Series model with a weight-to-power ratio of 7.7 kg/Hp (129.6 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 5.3 kg/Nm (187.5 Nm/tonne). The kerb weight is 1520 kg (3351.03 lbs.), with a maximum weight of 2010 kg (4431.29 lbs.) and a maximum load of 490 kg (1080.27 lbs.). The minimum trunk/boot space is 480 l (16.95 cu. ft.), with a fuel tank capacity of 100 l (26.42 US gal | 22 UK gal).
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Weight To Power Ratio
7.7 kg/Hp, 129.6 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
5.3 kg/Nm, 187.5 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1520 kg 3351.03 lbs.
Max Weight
2010 kg 4431.29 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)
The length of the BMW 7 Series is 4860 mm or 191.34 in.
The BMW 7 Series has 5 seats.
The turning circle of the BMW 7 Series is 11.6 m or 38.06 ft.
10.5 seconds
202 km/h (electronically limited)
0.40
Petrol (Gasoline)
11.2 l/100 km
16.1 l/100 km
The engine displacement of the 7 Series is 3210 cm3 or 195.89 cu. in.
The transmission type of the 7 Series is a 4-speed automatic transmission.
The 7 Series has a rear-wheel drive (RWD) configuration.
It has disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear.
The tire size is 205/70 VR14 and the rim size is 14 inches.
The rating is 3 out of 5.
The BMW 7 Series comes with a range of engine options, including a 3.0L inline-6 cylinder, a 4.4L V8, and a 6.6L V12.
The BMW 7 Series offers a range of advanced safety features, including lane departure warning, blind spot detection, and a 360-degree camera system.
The BMW 7 Series has a generally good reliability record, with many owners reporting low maintenance costs and few mechanical issues.
The weight-to-power ratio is 7.7 kg/Hp (129.6 Hp/tonne).
The fuel tank capacity is 100 l (26.42 US gal | 22 UK gal).
The minimum trunk/boot space is 480 l (16.95 cu. ft.).
