Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 2 recorded runs

BMW 733i 0–60 Times

The BMW 733i 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 2 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Road & Track and more.

The fastest tested BMW 733i is the 1980 BMW 733i Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.2 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.30 seconds at 84.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested BMW 733i is the 1981 BMW 733i Sedan, which took 10.3 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.00 seconds at 80.5 mph, according to Road & Track.

Out of all the BMW 733i tests in our database, 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 8.2sec 1980 Sedan

Average 0–60 9.25sec Across 2 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 17.15sec @ 82.3 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 10.3sec 1981 Sedan

Across 2 verified runs, the BMW 733i ranges from 8.2 to 10.3 seconds 0–60, with a 9.25-second average.

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Tests by model year

2 tests · 2 years

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1981

BMW 733i · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 10.30 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 18.00 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#02

1981 BMW 733i Sedan

10.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

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

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Road & Track

Overall Rank #2 of 2

1980

BMW 733i · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 8.20 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.30 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#01

1980 BMW 733i Sedan

8.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.30s ¼ mi @ 84.0 mph

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0–60 mph 8.20 sec

¼ Mile ET 16.30 sec

Trap Speed 84.0 mph

Engine 3.2L I-6

Drivetrain RWD

Transmission 4M

Production Vehicle

Body Type Sedan

Powertrain Gasoline

Test Source Car and Driver

Overall Rank #1 of 2

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Performance distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Frequently asked

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The quickest BMW 733i on record is the 1980 BMW 733i Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 8.2 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 16.30 seconds at 84.0 mph.

The slowest recorded BMW 733i is the 1981 BMW 733i Sedan, which takes 10.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 18.00 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 2 verified 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. 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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