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BMW E23 7 Series (1977–1986): specs and known issues
The BMW E23 7 Series was produced 1977–1986, in the full-size luxury car class, per Wikipedia. We do not have repair prices for it yet.
Specs from Wikipedia (revisions listed below)
E23 at a glance
| Production | May 1977 – June 1986 285,029 built | [1] |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Full-size luxury car (F) | [1] |
| Body style | Sedan | [1] |
| Layout | FR layout | [1] |
| Wheelbase | 2795 mm (110.0 in) | [1] |
| Length | 4860 mm (191.3 in) / 5014 mm (197.4 in) (US spec) | [1] |
| Width | 1800 mm (70.9 in) | [1] |
| Height | 1430 mm (56.3 in) | [1] |
| Curb weight | 1470–1629 kg (3241–3591 lb) | [1] |
- Predecessor: BMW E3
- Successor: BMW 7 Series (E32)
Engines offered
Engine pages whose Wikipedia car list names the E23. It can include markets or variants, so confirm your engine code.
If you've had work done on one, ask for quotes or share what you paid in the form on any repair page, and it becomes a data point for the next owner.
Generations and body styles
- Next generation: E32 7 Series (1986–1994)
Related models
More 7 Series chassis codes: E32 · E38 · E65 · E66 · E67 · E68 · F01 · F02 · F03 · F04 · G11 · G12 · G70 · G73
Other BMWs that started in the 1970s: E21 3 Series · E12 5 Series · E24 6 Series · E26 M1
Common questions
When was the BMW E23 7 Series produced?
May 1977 – June 1986 285,029 built, per Wikipedia.
Which engines were offered in the BMW E23 7 Series?
Engines whose Wikipedia articles name E23: M30, M88/S38. Check your car's engine code before relying on this list.
Sources
- Wikipedia: BMW 7 Series (E23) (revision 1380841469, read 2026-10-23)
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