Specifications: BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) M535i (218 Hp) 1980, 1981

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BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) M535i (218 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)
Modification (Engine) M535i (218 Hp)
Start of production 1980 year
End of production 1981 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 6.8 sec
Maximum speed 229 km/h
142.29 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 6.4 kg/Hp, 156.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.6 kg/Nm, 219.4 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 218 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 63.1 Hp/l
Torque 305 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
224.96 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M30B35M
Engine displacement 3453 cm3
210.71 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 5.75 l
6.08 US qt | 5.06 UK qt
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Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1390 kg
3064.43 lbs.
Max. weight 1900 kg
4188.78 lbs.
Max load 510 kg
1124.36 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 620 l
21.9 cu. ft.
Dimensions
Length 4618 mm
181.81 in.
Width 1689 mm
66.5 in.
Height 1422 mm
55.98 in.
Wheelbase 2637 mm
103.82 in.
Front track 1422 mm
55.98 in.
Rear (Back) track 1455 mm
57.28 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 152 mm
5.98 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.37
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Tires size 195/70 R14
Wheel rims size 14

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