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1978 BMW 7 Series
Germany
Gasoline
2WD
Sedan
Updated Oct 4, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
BMW
Model
7 Series
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
E23
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
733i
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
197 hp
Power (kW)
145 kW
Torque
280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
Top speed
198 km/h
(123 mph)
0–60 mph
8.3 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
8.7 seconds
Displacement
3,210 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,860 mm
(191.3 in)
Width
1,800 mm
(70.9 in)
Height
1,430 mm
(56.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,795 mm
(110.0 in)
Curb weight
1,510 kg
(3,329 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,250 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
89 mm
(3.5 in)
Stroke
86 mm
(3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
9.3 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Service Intervals
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
100 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
12.7 – 13.1 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,508 mm
(59.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,522 mm
(59.9 in)
Turning Circle
11.6 m
Ground Clearance
135 mm
(5.3 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
2,000 kg
(4,409 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,600 kg
(3,527 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
650 kg
(1,433 lb)
Cargo Capacity
475 – 490 kg
(1,047 – 1,080 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg
(220 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
120
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
72.6
Central Bore (CB), rear
72.6
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Tightening Torque
115 Nm
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
480 litres
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Luxury Car
Australian Classification
Upper Large Car
European Segment
F-Segment
Car.info Classification
Luxury Car
BMW
813 vehicles
7 Series
Model
12 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
7 Series Standard
1977–2026
7 Series Sedan Generations
1 of 14
E23
1977–1983
Year
1978
Powertrain
733i
Horsepower
197 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
2WD
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
