BMW 725 1978 specs
General information
| Model: | BMW 725 |
| Year: | 1978 |
| Category: | Large/luxury cars |
| Manufacturer: | BMW |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 6 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 2495 ccm |
| Max power: | 150.1 PS (111 kW) at 5500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 215 Nm at 4000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 9.6:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 86.1 x 71.6 mm (3.4 x 2.8 inches) |
| Fuel control: | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Exterior and interior
| Passenger space: | 5040 litres (1332 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: | 0.4 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Overall length: | 4870 mm (191.7 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1810 mm (71.3 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1440 mm (56.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2810 mm (110.6 inches) |






















