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BMW 745i {E23}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 92.00 mm × 86.00 mm 3.62 in × 3.39 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3.4 litre 3430 cc (209.311 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system Bo Mot II fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 7.30 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 220 km/h (137 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 158.49 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1392.2 kPa (201.9 psi)
Specific torque 110.79 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.07
Unitary capacity 571.67 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor type 1 KKK turbo
Intercooler Air/Air
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2790 mm
wheelbase 109.8 in
Length (milimeters) 4860 mm
Length (inches) 191.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1800 mm
Width (inches) 70.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1430 mm
Height (inches) 56.3 in
L:W ratio 1.74
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1590 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3505 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 100 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 22 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 26.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.420
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering ZF recirculating ball VR PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.800
Turning circle 11.60 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-ABS-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 31.5
Number made
Model code
Model family E23
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1981 BMW 745i {E23} PDF Manual
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Designer unknown
Year 1981

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