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

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Key specs

BMW 5 Series Sedan 1980, 1981

What is the body type, BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1980 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) M 535i (218 Hp)?229 km/h | 142.29 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.2 sec
0-60 mph: 6.8 sec
How much power, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1980 M 535i (218 Hp)?218 Hp, 305 Nm
224.96 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1980 M 535i (218 Hp)?3.5 l
3453 cm3
210.71 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1980 BMW M 535i (218 Hp)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) Sedan 1980 M 535i (218 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1980 BMW 5 Series Sedan?4618 mm
181.81 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1980 BMW 5 Series Sedan?1689 mm
66.5 in.
What is the curb weight, 1980 BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) M 535i (218 Hp)?1390 kg
3064.43 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1980 BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) M 535i (218 Hp)?1900 kg
4188.78 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1980 BMW 5 Series Sedan?620 l
21.9 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1980 BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) M 535i (218 Hp)?5, manual transmission

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

General information
BrandBMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)
Modification (Engine) M 535i (218 Hp)
Start of production 1980 year
End of production 1981 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph7.2 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 brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Tires size 195/70 R14
Wheel rims size14