BMW 7 Series (E32) (1986–1992)
The BMW 7 Series (E32) was offered with 9 gasoline engine versions, from 188 to 300 hp, built 1986–1992.
EnlargeProduction years1986–1992
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length193.3 in (4,910 mm)
Width72.6 in (1,845 mm)
Height55.6 in (1,411 mm) – 55.1 in (1,400 mm)
Cargo volume17.7 cu ft (500 l)
Fuel tank23.8 gal (90 l) – 26.9 gal (102 l)
All BMW 7 Series (E32) engines
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 730i (188 hp) cat | 1986–1992 | Gasoline | 188 hp (138 kW) | 192 lb-ft (260 Nm) | 9.4 s | 137 mph (220 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 730i (188 hp) cat Automatic | 1986–1992 | Gasoline | 188 hp (138 kW) | 192 lb-ft (260 Nm) | 11.3 s | 132 mph (212 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 730i (197 hp) | 1986–1992 | Gasoline | 197 hp (145 kW) | 203 lb-ft (275 Nm) | 8.9 s | 140 mph (225 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 730i (197 hp) Automatic | 1986–1992 | Gasoline | 197 hp (145 kW) | 203 lb-ft (275 Nm) | 10.8 s | 135 mph (217 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 735i (211 hp) cat | 1986–1992 | Gasoline | 211 hp (155 kW) | 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) | 8.3 s | 143 mph (230 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 735i (211 hp) cat Automatic | 1986–1992 | Gasoline | 211 hp (155 kW) | 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) | 9.8 s | 138 mph (222 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 735i (220 hp) | 1986–1992 | Gasoline | 220 hp (162 kW) | 232 lb-ft (315 Nm) | 7.9 s | 145 mph (233 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 735i (220 hp) Automatic | 1986–1992 | Gasoline | 220 hp (162 kW) | 232 lb-ft (315 Nm) | 9.2 s | 140 mph (225 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 750i (300 hp) Automatic | 1987–1992 | Gasoline | 300 hp (221 kW) | 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) | 7.4 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive |
Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.