1978 BMW 530iA E12: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

1978 BMW 530iA specifications

1978 BMW 530iA data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer	Paul Bracq
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2635 mm	103.7 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	135 mm	5.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.75
Kerb weight	1425 kg	3142 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	70 litres	15.4 [18.5] 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	175 PS (173 bhp) (129 kW) at 5500 rpm
maximum torque	240 Nm (177 ft·lb) (24.5 kgm) at 4500 rpm
Specific output	43.2 kW/litre 58.7 ps/litre 57.9 bhp/litre 0.95 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	80.38 Nm/litre 0.97 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	8.1:1
Fuel system	EFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1010 kPa (146.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	7
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	497.67 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter
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	180 km/h (112 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 123.09 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 PS/kg 90.53 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 kW/kg 121.4 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 bhp/kg 0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 11.05 kg/kW 18.45 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
Front suspension	I.MS.CS.LW.LwrTrailLi.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.STA.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front	6J x 14
Wheel size rear	6J x 14
Tyres front	195/70 HR 14
Tyres rear	195/70 HR 14
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.45
general
Carfolio.com ID	255013
Production total
Model code
Model family	E12
RAC rating	29.5
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1978 BMW 530iA added 2011-09-01. Last modified 2020-02-02.