1980 BMW M535i specifications

1980 BMW M535i data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
DesignerPaul Bracq
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2637 mm 103.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1422 mm 56 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1455 mm 57.3 inches
Length 4618 mm 181.8 inches
Width 1689 mm 66.5 inches
Height 1422 mm 56 inches
Ground clearance 152 mm 6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight 1391 kg 3067 lb
Weight distribution 56% front
fuel tank capacity 70 litres 15.4 [18.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.37
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code M90
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3.5 litre
3453 cc
(210.715 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93.4 × 84 mm
3.68 × 3.31 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.11
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
218 PS (215 bhp) (160 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
304 Nm (224 ft·lb) (31 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
46.4 kW/litre
63.1 ps/litre
62.3 bhp/litre
1.02 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
88.04 Nm/litre
1.06 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block; light alloy head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.3:1
Fuel system Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1106.3 kPa (160.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 575.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 5.1 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.2 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 18.3 s
Standing quarter-mile 15.2 s
Standing kilometre 28 s
Maximum speed 228 km/h (142 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
156.71 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 PS/kg
115.26 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
154.57 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.68 kg/kW
14.49 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 3.100
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.CS.
Rear suspension I.STA.CS.
Wheel size front 6½ x 14
Wheel size rear 6½ x 14
Tyres front Michelin XWX 195/70 VR 14
Tyres rear Michelin XWX 195/70 VR 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Front brake diameter 285 mm
Rear brake diameter 285 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.07
general
Carfolio.com ID56012
Production total
Model code
Model family E12
RAC rating 32.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1980 BMW M535i added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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