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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
Modification
730i V8 (218 Hp)
Body Type
Sedan
Start of production
1992
End of production
1994
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
90
l
23.78
US gal
19.8
UK gal
Engine displacement
2997 cm³ 182.89 cu. In.
Power
218 hp (at 5800 rpm)
Torque
290 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 213.89 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
233 km/h 145 mph
Gearbox type
Manual
Number of Gears
5
Kerb weight
1700 kg 3747.9 lbs
Length
4910 mm 193.31 in
Width
1845 mm 72.64 in
Doors
4
Seats
5
Wheel rims
15
Economy
- Urban
14.9
l/100 km
15.79
US mpg
18.96
UK mpg
- Extra urban
8.3
l/100 km
28.34
US mpg
34.03
UK mpg
- Combined
11.1
l/100 km
21.19
US mpg
25.45
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
233 km/h 145 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
8.5 sec
0 - 60 mph
8.1 sec
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.32
Engine Model
M60B30
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
2997 cm³ 182.89 cu. In.
Power
218 hp (at 5800 rpm)
Torque
290 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 213.89 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
4
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
84 mm 3.31 in
Piston Stroke
67.6 mm 2.66 in
Compression ratio
10.5
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
7.5
l
7.95
US qt
6.6
UK qt
Coolant
12.5
l
13.25
US qt
11
UK qt
Length
4910 mm 193.31 in
Width
1845 mm 72.64 in
Height
1411 mm 55.55 in
Wheelbase
2832 mm 111.5 in
Front track
1530 mm 60.24 in
Rear (Back) track
1558 mm 61.34 in
Turning diameter
11.6 m 38.06 ft
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
5
Brakes
- Front
Ventilated discs
- Rear
Disc
Assisting system
ABS
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension
- Front
Coil spring
- Rear
Coil spring
Tire size
- Front
225/60 R15
Wheel rims
15
Kerb weight
1700 kg 3747.9 lbs
Max. weight
2220 kg 4894.3 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Min. (seats up)
500 l 17.66 cu ft
- Max. roof load
520 kg 1146.4 lbs