1981 BMW 733i Base
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Photo: BMW 745iA Front by Freud, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1983 BMW 735i Automatic (E23) (51278640108) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1983 BMW 735i Automatic (E23) (51278640038) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1984 BMW 733i rear by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BMW 745iA Cockpit 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
- Photo: BMW 745iA Front by Freud, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1983 BMW 735i Automatic (E23) (51278640108) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1983 BMW 735i Automatic (E23) (51278640038) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1984 BMW 733i rear by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW 745iA Cockpit by Freud, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 BMW 733i Base is a 173-hp 3.2-liter inline-6 with a 4-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $32,184 MSRP.
It makes 173 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 188 lb-ft of torque at 4200 rpm.
The 733i measures 197.4 inches long on a 110.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,839 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $32,184 ($115,069 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.2L Inline-6 (M69) |
| Displacement | 3.2 L |
| Horsepower | 173 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 188 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm |
| Bore and Stroke | 89 x 86 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Tank Capacity | 22.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double-link independent MacPherson struts, torsion bar stabilizer |
| Rear Suspension | Semi-trailing arm with telescoping struts and coil springs |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Vented Discs, 11.02 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | Discs, 11.02 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | 205/70 R14 |
| Tires Rear | 205/70 R14 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 197.4 in |
| Width | 70.87 in |
| Height | 56.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.04 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,839 lbs |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 BMW 733i Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1981 BMW 733i.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.