BMW1986 730i Specs

1986 (E32) BMW 730i Specifications & Performance

1986 - 1992 (E32)

Tech Specs Summary


3 L Inline 6

143 mph

9.3 seconds

194 BHP

24.8 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

500 L
kg
1,570 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
143 mph
0-62 mph
9.3 seconds
0-60 mph
9.0 seconds
Power-to-Weight
124 BHP/Tonne
Power
194 BHP
Torque
203 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

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

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
3 Litre
2,986 cc
Configuration
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
194 BHP @ 5,800 RPM
197 ps @ 5,800 RPM
Peak Torque
203 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
275 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
9.5:1
Bore x Stroke
89 x 80 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.11:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
65 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
32 BHP
Unitary Capacity
498 cc
BMEP
11.6 Bar
167.9 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
1,570 kg
Gross Weight
2,090 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
Length
4,910 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
1,400 mm
Wheelbase
2,833 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
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Performance Rating2
Environment Rating1.1
Practicality Rating2.7

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