1976 BMW 530 MLE specifications

1976 BMW 530 MLE data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
DesignerPaul Bracq
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2640 mm 103.9 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight 1233 kg 2718 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 66 litres 14.5 [17.4] 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 200 PS (197 bhp) (147 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque 277 Nm (204 ft·lb) (28.2 kgm)
at 4300 rpm
Specific output 49.2 kW/litre
66.9 ps/litre
66 bhp/litre
1.08 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 92.77 Nm/litre
1.12 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 2 Ze carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1165.7 kPa (169.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
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 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 208 km/h (129 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
161.99 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 PS/kg
119.14 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
159.77 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.39 kg/kW
14.02 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
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
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 7J x 14
Wheel size rear 7J x 14
Tyres front 195 HR 14
Tyres rear 195 HR 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID131868
Production total 216
Model code
Model family E12
RAC rating 29.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1976 BMW 530 MLE added 2005-08-15.
Last modified 2013-06-19.
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