You Need This: An uncommon, factory-turbocharged E23 | BMW 745i

Paris
By Paris Van Gorder
Dec 26, 2024 | BMW, You Need This, BMW 745i

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A Radwood-era BMW that’s rather unique: a factory-turbocharged BMW 745i.

Sold only in Europe, the turbo 745i was powered by either a 3.2-liter inline-six mated to a 3-speed auto or a 3.4-liter inline-six backed by a 4-speed auto, depending on the year.

Although the seat leather has seen some better days and the paint sports a few blemishes, according to the ad, this 745i–a later 3.4 model–holds a clean vehicle report and is said to run well.

In fact, this BMW is noted to have been owned by a BMW service facility owner for the past 15 years.

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Comments
adam525i
adam525i GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
12/26/24 11:43 a.m.

Such cool cars, and even though it's a 7 and they're "big", these cars really aren't that much larger/heavier than my E28 5 so dwarfed by anything BMW now for our market.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
12/26/24 12:44 p.m.

I originally meant this as a joke, but maybe it’s not now that I pulled up the numbers.

There’s a new Nissan Altima sitting in my driveway–review/live thread coming soon–but let’s look at the tape.

Nissan Altima length: 192.9 inches.

Euro-spec E23-chassis BMW? 191.3 inches. (The U.S.-spec car checks in at 197.4 inches.)

The Altima has a longer wheelbase: 111.2 vs. 110.0 inches.

I know, right? 

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