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BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) M 535i (218 Hp) 1980, 1981
BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) M 535i (218 Hp) 1980, 1981
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General information

Name

BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) M 535i (218 Hp) 1980, 1981

Brand

BMW
Model

5 Series
Generation

5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)
Year of production

1980

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

M 535i (218 Hp)

Power

218 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

305 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

7.2 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

229 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
218 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre
63.1 Hp/l
Torque
305 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine displacement
3453 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1390 kg

Max weight (kg)

1900 kg

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

620 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4618 mm

Width (mm)

1689 mm

Height (mm)

1422 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2637 mm

Front track (mm)

1422 mm

Rear track (mm)

1455 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Front tires size

195/70 R14

Rear tires size

195/70 R14

Wheel rims size

14

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