1977 728 (170 Hp)

Brand

BMW

Series

7 Series

Model

728

Generation

BMW 7 Series (E23)

Modification

728 (170 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1977

End of production

1979

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

90 l 23.78 US gal
19.8 UK gal

Engine displacement

2788 cm³ 170.13 cu. In.

Power

170 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

233 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 171.85 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

192 km/h 119 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1530 kg 3373.1 lbs

Length

4860 mm 191.34 in

Width

1800 mm 70.87 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

6.0J x 14

Engine Model

286VZ1

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2788 cm³ 170.13 cu. In.

Power

170 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

233 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 171.85 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

86 mm 3.39 in

Piston Stroke

80 mm 3.15 in

Compression ratio

9

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.8 - 7 l 6.15 - 7.42 US qt
5.1 - 6.16 UK qt

Coolant

12 l 12.72 US qt
10.56 UK qt

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 (Back) track

1524 mm 60 in

Ride height

132 mm 5.2 in

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Suspension

- Front

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

- Rear

Independent coil spring

Tire size

- Front

195/70 R14

Wheel rims

6.0J x 14

Kerb weight

1530 kg 3373.1 lbs

Max. weight

2000 kg 4409.2 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

470 kg 1036.2 lbs