BMW 7 Series Sedan (E32, facelift 1992)
730i V8 (218 Hp)
1992 – 1994 · Petrol · Rear-wheel drive · 5-speed manual
- Power
- 218 Hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.5 s
- Top speed
- 233 km/h145 mph
- Combined
- 11.1 l/100 km21.2 mpg
General information
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 7 Series
- Generation
- 7 Series Sedan (E32, facelift 1992)
- Modification (Engine)
- 730i V8 (218 Hp)
- Start of production
- 1992
- End of production
- 1994
- Powertrain architecture
- Internal combustion engine
- Body type
- Sedan
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
Performance specs
- Fuel consumption (urban)
- 14.9 l/100 km15.8 mpg
- Fuel consumption (extra urban)
- 8.3 l/100 km28.3 mpg
- Fuel consumption (combined)
- 11.1 l/100 km21.2 mpg
- Fuel type
- Petrol (Gasoline)
- Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
- 8.5 s
- Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (calculated)
- 8.1 s
- Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h
- —
- Maximum speed
- 233 km/h145 mph
- Weight-to-power ratio
- 7.8 kg/Hp17.2 lb/Hp
- Weight-to-torque ratio
- 5.9 kg/Nm17.6 lb/lb-ft
Engine specs
- Power
- 218 Hp
- Power at
- 5800 rpm
- Power per litre
- 72.7
- Torque
- 290 Nm214 lb-ft
- Torque at
- 4500 rpm
- Engine layout
- Front, longitudinal
- Engine model/code
- M60B30
- Engine displacement
- 2997 cm³2997 cm³ (183 cu in)
- Number of cylinders
- 8
- Engine configuration
- V-engine
- Cylinder bore
- 84 mm3.3 in
- Piston stroke
- 67.6 mm2.7 in
- Compression ratio
- 10.5 : 1
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-port manifold injection
- Engine aspiration
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine oil capacity
- 7.5 l2.0 gal
- Coolant
- 12.5 l3.3 gal
Space, volume and weights
- Kerb weight
- 1700 kg3748 lb
- Max. weight
- 2220 kg4894 lb
- Max load
- 520 kg1146 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
- 1530 mm60.2 in
- Rear (Back) track
- 1558 mm61.3 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
- 5 gears, manual transmission
- Front suspension
- Coil spring
- 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
- 225/60 R15
- Wheel rims size
- 15