1977 BMW 530 E12: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

1977 BMW 530 specifications

1977 BMW 530 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer	Paul Bracq
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2636 mm	103.8 inches
Track/tread (front)	1420 mm	55.9 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1460 mm	57.5 inches
Length	4620 mm	181.9 inches
Width	1690 mm	66.5 inches
Height	1425 mm	56.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.75
Kerb weight	1425 kg	3142 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	68 litres	15 [18] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	BMW
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 6
Capacity	3 litre 2986 cc (182.217 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	89 × 80 mm 3.5 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.11
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	179 PS (177 bhp) (132 kW) at 5800 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	255 Nm (188 ft·lb) (26 kgm) at 3500 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	44.2 kW/litre 60.1 ps/litre 59.3 bhp/litre 0.97 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	85.4 Nm/litre 1.03 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	9:1
Fuel system	1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1073.1 kPa (155.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	7
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	497.67 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	200 km/h (124 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 125.94 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.13 PS/kg 92.62 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 kW/kg 124.21 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 bhp/kg 0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 10.8 kg/kW 18.03 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle	10.50 m
Front suspension	I.MS.CS.LW.LwrTrailLi.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.STA.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.45
general
Carfolio.com ID	56078
Production total
Model code
Model family	E12
RAC rating	29.5
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1977 BMW 530 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.