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1978 BMW 733i Auto

All BMW 733i E23 trims (1977–1986) → All BMW 733i generations →
1978 BMW 733i – front Unverified
Photo: BMW 745iA Front by Freud, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the E23 (E23, 1977–1986); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: BMW 745iA Front by Freud, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1983 BMW 735i Automatic (E23) (51278640108) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1983 BMW 735i Automatic (E23) (51278640038) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1984 BMW 733i rear by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: BMW 745iA Cockpit by Freud, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1978 BMW 733i Auto is a 177-hp 3.2-liter inline-6 with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.

It makes 177 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 196 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm.

The 733i measures 197.4 inches long on a 110.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,241 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type3.2L Inline-6 SOHC
Displacement3.2 L
Horsepower177 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque196 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
ValvetrainSOHC
Bore and Stroke89 x 86 mm
Compression Ratio8.8:1
Injection TypeBosch L-Jetronic
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission3-speed automatic
Dimensions & Weight
Length197.4 in
Width70.9 in
Height56.3 in
Wheelbase110 in
Curb Weight3,241 lbs

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Safety & Recalls

No NHTSA data available for the 1978 BMW 733i.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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