This L7 AT (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 | 15.7litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 12.4litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 13.8litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 85litre |
| Cruising range | from 540 to 690km |
| Fuel | 95 RON |
| 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 | Automatic |
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| Number of gears | 4 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 10.61m |
| Seats | 5 |
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| Length | 5014mm |
| Width | 1801mm |
| Height | 1430mm |
| Wheelbase | 2795mm |
| Front track | 1502mm |
| Rear track | 1516mm |
| Ground clearance | 132mm |
| Kerb weight | 1605kg |
| Gross weight | 2075kg |
| Displacement | 470kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 480litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 480litre |
| Front/rear axle load | 1012/1120kg |
| 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 | 18.8 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 14.9 litres / 100km |
| Average | 16.6 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.