This 735i kat MT (185 hp) engine was fitted in the E23 [Restyling] Sedan, which was produced by BMW from 1982 to 1987. In addition to this engine, 11 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 16.6litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 8.5litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 11.9litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 100litre |
| Cruising range | from 600 to 1 180km |
| Fuel | 98 RON |
| Top speed | 205km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 8.9second |
| Displacement | 3430cm3 |
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| Engine power | 185bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 5 400RPM |
| Maximum torque | 290Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 4000RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Bore | 92mm |
| Stroke | 86mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 11.6m |
| Seats | 5 |
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| Length | 4860mm |
| Width | 1800mm |
| Height | 1430mm |
| Wheelbase | 2795mm |
| Front track | 1502mm |
| Rear track | 1524mm |
| Ground clearance | 132mm |
| Kerb weight | 1540kg |
| Gross weight | 2050kg |
| Displacement | 510kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 480litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 480litre |
| Permitted road-train weight | 3650kg |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Front suspension | Independent, Lever, Dampers, Spring, Stabilizer bar |
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| Rear suspension | Drive axle, Trailing arms, Helical springs |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| City | 19.9 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 10.2 litres / 100km |
| Average | 14.3 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.