7 Series (E23)

1977–1986

7 Series (E32)1986–1994

BMW 7 Series (E23) 1977 — Front 3/4 view

BMW 7 Series (E23) 1977 — Front view

BMW 7 Series (E23) 1977 — Side Left view

BMW 7 Series (E23) 1977 — Side Right view

BMW 7 Series (E23) 1977 — Rear view

Front 3/4

BMW's first 7 Series — the car that announced the company's intent to compete directly with Mercedes-Benz for luxury sedan supremacy.

History

The E23 was BMW's answer to the Mercedes S-Class. It introduced BMW's first turbocharged production engine in the 745i and established the 7 Series nameplate that continues today.

Production & Heritage

Production Total285,029

DesignerPaul Bracq

Production Period1977–1986

Estimated Value$10K–$30K

Value estimates are editorial assessments based on recent auction results and market trends.

Technical Specifications

Engine3.2L Inline-6 (M30)

Power197 hp

Transmission4-speed automatic

DrivetrainRWD

Weight1,530 kg

Engine Details

Displacement3.2L (3,210 cc)

Performance

Weight-to-Power7.8 kg/hp

Tags

RWD Automatic 1970s Sedan Naturally Aspirated Inline-6

References & Sources

Wikipedia: BMW 7 Series E23wikipedia.org

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