The E23 7 series was introduced in 1977. It was available as 4 door sedan.
There were three models available wich all had the M30 six cylinder engine.
These were the 728, 730 and 733i. The 728 had 170 HP and the 730 184 HP.
The 733i with fuel injection had 197 HP. All models received check control.
In 1979 the 728 was replaced with a 728i with fuel injection and 184 HP.
A 732i with 197 HP replaced the 730 and the 735i replaced the 733i.
In 1983 BMW introduced the 745i with 252 HP and a top speed of 225 km/h.
All models received a small face lift wich included new black plastic mirrors.
The three speed automatic transmission was replaced by a four speed and
all models received a service indicator and an ABS brake system as standard.
In 1986 BMW introduced a new 7 series so the E23 went out of production.
BMW E23 7 series
| Color: | Number: | Year: |
| | ||
| Alpinweiss | 146 | - |
| Lapisblau | 173 | 1983 - |
| Schwarz | 086 | - |
| | ||
| Arktisblau Metallic | 045 | - |
| Ascotgrau Metallic | 151 | - |
| Bahamabeige Metallic | 170 | 1982 - |
| Balticblau Metallic | 178 | - |
| Brasilbraun Metallic | 154 | - |
| Bronzitbeige Metallic | 139 | 1983 - |
| Burgundrot Metallic | 199 | 1983 - |
| Cosmosblau Metallic | 185 | 1985 - |
| Delphin Metallic | 184 | 1983 - |
| Diamantschwarz Metallic | 181 | 1985 - 1986 |
| Fjort Metallic | 037 | - |
| Graphit Metallic | 087 | - |
| Kaschmir Metallic | 143 | - |
| Opalgrün Metallic | 171 | 1983 - |
| Polaris Metallic | 060 | - |
| Saphirblau Metallic | 149 | - |
| Zypressengrün Metallic | 152 | - |
BMW Specifications
BMW E23 Sedan
| Model: | Engine: | Power: | Top speed: | Year: |
| | ||||
| 728 | M30 6 cylinder | 170 HP | 196 km/h | 1977 - 1979 |
| 728i | M30 6 cylinder | 184 HP | 198 km/h | 1979 - 1986 |
| 730 | M30 6 cylinder | 184 HP | 205 km/h | 1977 - 1979 |
| 732i | M30 6 cylinder | 197 HP | 205 km/h | 1979 - 1986 |
| 733i | M30 6 cylinder | 197 HP | 205 km/h | 1977 - 1979 |
| 735i | M30 6 cylinder | 218 HP | 212 km/h | 1979 - 1986 |
| 745i | M102 6 cylinder | 252 HP | 225 km/h | 1979 - 1983 |
| 745i | M106 6 cylinder | 252 HP | 227 km/h | 1983 - 1986 |
BMW Scale Models
BMW E23 Sedan
| Model: | Color: | Manufacturer: | Scale: |
| | |||
| 728i | Burgundrot | Minichamps (BMW) | 1:43 |
| 733i | Brown Metallic | Gama | 1:43 |
| 733i | White | Majorette | 1:60 |
| 733i | Green Metallic | Majorette | 1:60 |
| 745i | Gold Metallic | Minichamps | 1:43 |
| 745i | Dark Red | Herpa | 1:87 |
| 745i | Blue Metallic | Herpa | 1:87 |
| 745i | Polizei | Herpa | 1:87 |
