BMW 733i 0–60 Times
The BMW 733i 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Road & Track and more.
The fastest tested production BMW 733i is the 1980 BMW 733i Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.20 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.30 seconds at 84.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production BMW 733i is the 1981 BMW 733i Sedan, which took 10.30 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.00 seconds at 80.5 mph, according to Road & Track.
Across the 2 verified production tests of the BMW 733i, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.25 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 17.15 seconds at 82.25 mph.
Fastest 0–60 8.20sec 1980 Sedan · stock
Average 0–60 9.25sec Across 2 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 17.15sec @ 82.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 10.30sec 1981 Sedan
Across 2 verified production runs, the BMW 733i ranges from 8.20 to 10.30 seconds 0–60, with a 9.25-second average.
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BMW 733i 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E23 | 1977–1986 | 9.25s | 8.20s — 1980 Sedan | 2 | The E23 generation (1977–1986) averaged 9.25 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 1980 Sedan at 8.20 seconds. Output ranged from 181 to 197 hp across 3.2L I-6 configurations. |
E23 1977–1986
Avg 0–60 9.25s
Fastest 8.20s
Tests 2
1980 Sedan
The E23 generation (1977–1986) averaged 9.25 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 1980 Sedan at 8.20 seconds. Output ranged from 181 to 197 hp across 3.2L I-6 configurations.
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BMW 733i 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
2 production tests · 2 years ▾
1981 BMW 733i
1 production run Avg 0–60 10.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 18.00 sec
Production Tests 1
#02
1981 BMW 733i Sedan
10.30sec 0–60
18.00s ¼ mi @ 80.5 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 10.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 18.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 80.5 mph
- Engine
- 3.2L I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 3A
- Horsepower
- 197 hp
- Torque
- 210 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,610 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 18.3 lbs/hp
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 2 production runs
How we verify BMW 733i performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same BMW 733i trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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BMW 733i 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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BMW 733i performance FAQs
6 questions The quickest production BMW 733i on record is the 1980 BMW 733i Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 8.20 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 16.30 seconds at 84.0 mph.
The slowest recorded production BMW 733i is the 1981 BMW 733i Sedan, which takes 10.30 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 18.00 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across the 2 verified production runs, a BMW 733i reaches 60 mph in 9.25 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 17.15 seconds at roughly 82.3 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 model years, covering 2 production runs. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a BMW 733i can do, not a single marketing claim.
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