BMW Top Speed

7 series (e23, facelift 1983)

201.00 km/h

or 124.90 mp/h

General information
BrandBMW
Model 7 Series
Generation 7 Series (E23, facelift 1983)
Modification (Engine) 728i (184 Hp)
Start of production 1983 year
End of production 1986 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 15.1 l/100 km 15.58 US mpg18.71 UK mpg6.62 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 7.9 l/100 km 29.77 US mpg35.76 UK mpg12.66 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 11.1 l/100 km 21.19 US mpg25.45 UK mpg9.01 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 9 sec
Maximum speed 201 km/h 124.9 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8 kg/Hp, 125.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.1 kg/Nm, 163.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 184 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 66 Hp/l
Torque 240 Nm @ 4200 rpm. 177.01 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 2788 cm3 170.13 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 86 mm 3.39 in.
Piston Stroke 80 mm 3.15 in.
Compression ratio 9.3
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 5.75 l 6.08 US qt | 5.06 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Coolant 12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1470 kg 3240.8 lbs.
Max. weight 1980 kg 4365.15 lbs.
Max load 510 kg 1124.36 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 480 l 16.95 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 100 l 26.42 US gal | 22 UK gal
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.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.40
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.6 m 38.06 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer
Rear suspension Independent, spring
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum
Tires size 195/70 R 14
Wheel rims size14