BMW1992 730i V8 Specs

1992 (E32) BMW 730i V8 Specifications & Performance

1992, 1993, 1994 (E32)

Tech Specs Summary


3 L V8

145 mph

8.5 seconds

215 BHP

25.9 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

500 L
kg
1,700 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
145 mph
0-62 mph
8.5 seconds
0-60 mph
8.2 seconds
Power-to-Weight
126 BHP/Tonne
Power
215 BHP
Torque
214 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
25.9 mpg
Total Range
512 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
3 Litre
2,997 cc
Configuration
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
215 BHP @ 5,800 RPM
218 ps @ 5,800 RPM
Peak Torque
214 lb·ft @ 4,500 RPM
290 N·m @ 4,500 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (32v 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
M60B30
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Bore x Stroke
84 x 67.6 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.24:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
72 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
27 BHP
Unitary Capacity
375 cc
BMEP
12.2 Bar
176.4 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
5 Gears
Tyre Sizes
225/60 ZR15
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Semi-Trailing Arm
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Luxury Saloon
Doors
4
Seats
5
Cargo Space
500 L
Kerb Weight
1,700 kg
Gross Weight
2,220 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
Tow Capacity
750-1,600 kg
Length
4,910 mm
Width
1,845 mm
Height
1,411 mm
Wheelbase
2,833 mm
Front Track
1,530 mm
Rear Track
1,558 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
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Performance Rating2
Environment Rating1
Practicality Rating2.8

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
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