The BMW 530i is a saloon (sedan) designed by Paul Bracq with 4 doors and a front mounted powerplant which transmits its power through the rear wheels.
The BMW 530i belongs to the E12 range of cars from BMW.
The BMW 530i's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 3 litre, single overhead camshaft 6 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. In this application it develops 176 bhp (178 PS/131 kW) of power at 5500 rpm, and maximum torque of 251 N·m (185 lb·ft/25.6 kgm) at 4500 rpm.
The engine powers the wheels via a 3 speed automatic transmission.
The BMW 530i is said to be able to manage a top speed of 193 km/h or 120 mph, manufacturer claimed fuel consumption is 14/21 US MPG EPA city/highway.
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