BMW 7 Series 728i (135kW)
4 Door Saloon with 5 speed Manual gearbox
E23

Comprehensive statistics for the first generation E23 BMW 7 Series 728i (135kW), a 4 door petrol saloon with a 5 speed manual gearbox. It has a front engine rear wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 135 kW of power and 240 N⋅m of torque, providing a top speed of 201 km/h.

The BMW 7 Series E23 started production in 1977 and was in production for approximately 10 years, stopping production in 1987.

The specification listed below is based on a variant produced in 1979.

Specification

Trim Not Specified
Seats 5
Fuel Type Petrol
Transmission Type 5 Speed Manual
Body Style Saloon
Layout Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive (Longitudinally Mounted)
Engine 2.8L I6 12V SOHC
Engine Code M30B28
Transmission Not Specified
Steering Not Specified
Suspension Front Independent using Coil Springs with Anti-Roll Bar
Suspension Rear Independent Semi-Trailing Arm using Coil Springs
Brakes Front 280 mm Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear 280 mm Disc
Braking System Servo-assisted
VED Not Specified
Effizienz Not Specified
Insurance Group Not Specified

Performance

Power (kW) 135 kW @ 5,800 RPM
Torque (N⋅m) 240 N⋅m @ 4,200 RPM
Redline (RPM)
0-80 km/h (0-50 mph)
0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph) 9.3 seconds
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph)
Quarter Mile Time (seconds) 16.6 seconds
Standing Kilometer Time (seconds)
Top Speed (km/h) 201 km/h
Weight US (kg) 1,470 kg
Weight Distribution Not Specified
Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) 92 kW per ton
CO2 (g/km) Not Specified
Drag Coefficient (Cd) 0.42 Cd
Frontal Area (m2) Not Specified
Drag Area (CdA) Not Specified
Max Load (kg)
Towing Weight Unbraked (kg)
Towing Weight Braked (kg)

Dimensions

Length (mm) 4,860 mm
Width (mm) 1,800 mm
Height (mm) 1,430 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
Wheels Front: 6J x 14 H2
Rear: 6J x 14 H2
Tyres Front: 195/70 HR14
Rear: 195/70 HR14
Front Track (mm) 1,500 mm
Rear Track (mm) 1,520 mm
Wheelbase (mm) 2,795 mm
Turning Circle (m) 11.4 m
Boot Capacity (L)

Fuel Consumption

Combined MPG Not Specified
Urban MPG Not Specified
Extra-Urban MPG Not Specified
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 100 L

Additional Information

Designer: Paul Bracq
Engine Manufacturer: BMW
Engine Cylinder Configuration: I6
Engine Position: Front
Engine Layout: Longitudinal
Engine Capacity (cc): 2,788
Aspiration: NA
Bore and Stroke (mm): 86 x 80
Valvetrain: SOHC
Valves: 12
Engine Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Fuel Management: Bosch L-Jetronic Fuel Injection
Intercooler: No
Catalytic Converter: No
Sump Type: Wet Sump
Top Gear Ratio: 0.81
Final Drive Ratio: 3.64

Page Last Updated: 18th October 2020