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1979 735i (217 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

BMW

Series

7 Series

Model

735

Modification

735i (217 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1979

End of production

1982

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

100 l 26.42 US gal
22 UK gal

Engine displacement

3430 cm³ 209.31 cu. In.

Power

217 hp (at 5500 rpm)

Torque

310 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 228.64 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

212 km/h 132 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

6.5J x 14

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

20 l/100 km 11.76 US mpg
14.12 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

212 km/h 132 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

8 sec

0 - 60 mph

7.6 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

356EZ1

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

3430 cm³ 209.31 cu. In.

Power

217 hp (at 5500 rpm)

Torque

310 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 228.64 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

92 mm 3.62 in

Piston Stroke

86 mm 3.39 in

Compression ratio

9.3

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

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

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

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

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

205/70 R14

Wheel rims

6.5J x 14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1530 kg 3373.1 lbs

Max. weight

2000 kg 4409.2 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

470 kg 1036.2 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i (217 Hp) is made in 1979 1980 1981 1982