01 · Überblick
The solid summit
The 735i was the naturally aspirated flagship of the first 7 Series throughout its entire production run: initially with the M90 (218 PS at 5,200/min), and from 1982 with the M30B34 at the same output, now at 5,800/min. For the US market, a catalytic converter version with 185 PS was offered, later also as the luxury derivative L7.
Only the turbocharged 745i stood above it — the 735i remained the car for those who considered twelve cylinders unnecessary and 218 PS sufficient. Rightly so.
02 · Historie
Einordnung
- 1979 The 735i replaces the 733i as the flagship model.
- 1982 Switch to the M30B34 as part of the facelift.
- 1986 Replaced by the E32 735i.
03 · Karosserievarianten
Karosserievarianten
Limousine
The first 7 Series featured the twin-headlight front end that defined the brand for decades.
04 · Motoren
M90 / M30B34 geprüft
The big cast-iron sixes — mechanically simple, and therefore the most rewarding E23s today.
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| Hubraum | 3.453 / 3.430 cm³ |
| Leistung | 218 PS (160 kW) at 5,200 or 5,800/min |
| US/Kat | 185 PS (136 kW) at 5,400/min |
Wikipedia EN, BMW 7 Series (E23)
05 · Kaufberatung
Buying Advice in Brief
Rust is issue number one (wheel arches, windscreen frame, boot floor). Mechanically simple and well supported.
06 · Die Konkurrenz
Die Konkurrenz
Mercedes 500 SE (W126)
The overpowering class leader — the E23 countered with driving dynamics.
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