1977-1986 7 Series OverviewBMW 7 Series Overview (1977 - 1986)
E23
Tech Specs Summary
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- 118 - 141 mph
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- 7.8 - 10.1 seconds
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- 168 - 249 hp
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- 14.2 - 21.1 mpg
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- 3,241 - 3,527 lbs
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- 17 ft3
This generation of the BMW 7 Series (E23) was produced by the German manufacturer BMW between 1977 - 1986. It's a front engined rear-wheel drive Sedan. There are many power levels available from either a 2.8 L Inline 6 gasoline engine or 3.2 L Inline 6 Turbo gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and semi-trailing arm rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 7 Series is the BMW 745i which scores 2.2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 249 hp and a power/weight ratio of 14.09 lb/hp it has a top speed of 141 mph and gets to 62 mph in 7.9 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the BMW 728i is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 2.8★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 558 miles and can store 17 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,433 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 3,527 lbs.