BMW1986 730i Cat Specs

1986 (E32) BMW 730i Cat Specifications & Performance

1986, 1987 (E32)

Tech Specs Summary


3 L Inline 6

137 mph

9.4 seconds

181 BHP

24.8 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

500 L
kg
1,590 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
137 mph
0-62 mph
9.4 seconds
0-60 mph
9.1 seconds
Power-to-Weight
114 BHP/Tonne
Power
181 BHP
Torque
192 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
24.8 mpg
Urban
16.5 mpg
Total Range
490 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
3 Litre
2,986 cc
Configuration
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
181 BHP @ 5,800 RPM
184 ps @ 5,800 RPM
Peak Torque
192 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
260 N·m @ 4,000 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (12v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M30B30
Compression Ratio
9:1
Bore x Stroke
89 x 80 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.11:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
61 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
30 BHP
Unitary Capacity
498 cc
BMEP
10.9 Bar
158.7 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Tyre Sizes
205/65R15
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Semi-Trailing Arm
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Luxury Saloon
Doors
4
Seats
5
Cargo Space
500 L
Kerb Weight
1,590 kg
Gross Weight
2,110 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
Length
4,910 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
1,411 mm
Wheelbase
2,832 mm
Front Track
1,527 mm
Rear Track
1,550 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
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2.9

Performance Rating1.9
Environment Rating1
Practicality Rating2.7

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
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Practicality
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