BMW 7 Series Sedan (E23)
745i (252 Hp) Automatic
1979 – 1983 · Petrol · Rear-wheel drive · 3-speed automatic
- Power
- 252 Hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.8 s
- Top speed
- 221 km/h137 mph
- Combined
- —
General information
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 7 Series
- Generation
- 7 Series Sedan (E23)
- Modification (Engine)
- 745i (252 Hp) Automatic
- Start of production
- 1979
- End of production
- 1983
- Powertrain architecture
- Internal combustion engine
- Body type
- Sedan
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
Performance specs
- Fuel consumption (urban)
- 16.6 l/100 km14.2 mpg
- Fuel type
- Petrol (Gasoline)
- Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
- 7.8 s
- Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (calculated)
- 7.4 s
- Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h
- —
- Maximum speed
- 221 km/h137 mph
- Weight-to-power ratio
- 6.3 kg/Hp13.9 lb/Hp
- Weight-to-torque ratio
- 4.2 kg/Nm12.6 lb/lb-ft
Engine specs
- Power
- 252 Hp
- Power at
- 5200 rpm
- Power per litre
- 78.5
- Torque
- 380 Nm280 lb-ft
- Torque at
- 2600 rpm
- Engine layout
- Front, longitudinal
- Engine model/code
- 326TZ1
- Engine displacement
- 3210 cm³3210 cm³ (196 cu in)
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Cylinder bore
- 89 mm3.5 in
- Piston stroke
- 86 mm3.4 in
- Compression ratio
- 7 : 1
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-port manifold injection
- Engine aspiration
- Turbocharger
Space, volume and weights
- Kerb weight
- 1600 kg3527 lb
- Max. weight
- 2070 kg4564 lb
- Max load
- 470 kg1036 lb
- Fuel tank capacity
- 100 l26.4 gal
- Max. roof load
- 100 kg220 lb
Dimensions
- Length
- 4860 mm191.3 in
- Width
- 1800 mm70.9 in
- Height
- 1430 mm56.3 in
- Wheelbase
- 2795 mm110.0 in
- Front track
- 1502 mm59.1 in
- Rear (Back) track
- 1524 mm60.0 in
- Ride height (ground clearance)
- 132 mm5.2 in
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension
- Drive wheel
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears and type of gearbox
- 3 gears, automatic transmission
- Front suspension
- Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar
- Rear suspension
- Independent multi-link spring suspension with anti-roll bar
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Assisting systems
- ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
- Tires size
- 205/70 R14
- Wheel rims size
- 6.5 J x 14