BMW 7 Series Sedan (E32)
730i (197 Hp) Automatic
1986 – 1992 · Petrol · Rear-wheel drive · 4-speed automatic
- Power
- 197 Hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.8 s
- Top speed
- 217 km/h135 mph
- Combined
- 11.0 l/100 km21.4 mpg
General information
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 7 Series
- Generation
- 7 Series Sedan (E32)
- Modification (Engine)
- 730i (197 Hp) Automatic
- Start of production
- 1986
- End of production
- 1992
- Powertrain architecture
- Internal combustion engine
- Body type
- Sedan
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
Performance specs
- Fuel consumption (urban)
- 16.4 l/100 km14.3 mpg
- Fuel consumption (extra urban)
- 7.4 l/100 km31.8 mpg
- Fuel consumption (combined)
- 11.0 l/100 km21.4 mpg
- Fuel type
- Petrol (Gasoline)
- Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
- 10.8 s
- Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (calculated)
- 10.3 s
- Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h
- —
- Maximum speed
- 217 km/h135 mph
- Weight-to-power ratio
- 8.2 kg/Hp18.1 lb/Hp
- Weight-to-torque ratio
- 5.9 kg/Nm17.6 lb/lb-ft
Engine specs
- Power
- 197 Hp
- Power at
- 5800 rpm
- Power per litre
- 66
- Torque
- 275 Nm203 lb-ft
- Torque at
- 4000 rpm
- Engine layout
- Front, longitudinal
- Engine model/code
- M30B30
- Engine displacement
- 2986 cm³2986 cm³ (182 cu in)
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Cylinder bore
- 89 mm3.5 in
- Piston stroke
- 80 mm3.1 in
- Compression ratio
- 9.2 : 1
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-port manifold injection
- Engine aspiration
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine oil capacity
- 5.75 l1.5 gal
- Coolant
- 12 l3.2 gal
Space, volume and weights
- Kerb weight
- 1620 kg3571 lb
- Max. weight
- 2150 kg4740 lb
- Max load
- 530 kg1168 lb
- Trunk (boot) space - minimum
- 500 l132.1 gal
- Fuel tank capacity
- 90 l23.8 gal
- Max. roof load
- 100 kg220 lb
Dimensions
- Length
- 4910 mm193.3 in
- Width
- 1845 mm72.6 in
- Height
- 1411 mm55.6 in
- Wheelbase
- 2832 mm111.5 in
- Front track
- 1527 mm60.1 in
- Rear (Back) track
- 1550 mm61.0 in
- Drag coefficient (Cd)
- 0.32
- Minimum turning circle
- 11.6 m38.1 ft
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension
- Drive wheel
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears and type of gearbox
- 4 gears, automatic transmission
- Front suspension
- Suspension strut
- Rear suspension
- Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated discs
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Assisting systems
- ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
- Steering type
- Steering rack and pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic steering
- Tires size
- 205/65 VR 15
- Wheel rims size
- 15