BMW1980 M 535i Specs

1980 (E12) BMW M 535i Specifications & Performance

1980, 1981 (E12)

Tech Specs Summary


3.5 L Inline 6

137 mph

8.8 seconds

215 BHP

17.1 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

unavailable
kg
1,410 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
137 mph
0-62 mph
8.8 seconds
0-60 mph
8.5 seconds
Power-to-Weight
152 BHP/Tonne
Power
215 BHP
Torque
229 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
17.1 mpg
Total Range
263 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
3.5 Litre
3,453 cc
Configuration
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
215 BHP @ 5,200 RPM
218 ps @ 5,200 RPM
Peak Torque
229 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
310 N·m @ 4,000 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (12v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M90
Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Bore x Stroke
93.4 x 84 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.11:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
62 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
36 BHP
Unitary Capacity
576 cc
BMEP
11.3 Bar
163.6 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Tyre Sizes
195/70R14
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Semi-Trailing Arm
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Large Saloon
Doors
4
Seats
5
Turning Circle
10.5 m
Kerb Weight
1,410 kg
Gross Weight
1,870 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
Length
4,620 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
1,425 mm
Wheelbase
2,636 mm
Front Track
1,422 mm
Rear Track
1,470 mm
★★★★★
★★★★★
2.5

Performance Rating2.3
Environment Rating1.5
Practicality Rating1.5

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
City Driving

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