BMW1980 M 535i Specs

1980 (E12) BMW M 535i Specs & Performance

1980, 1981 (E12)

Tech Specs Summary


3.5 L Inline 6

137 mph

8.8 seconds

215 hp

14.2 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

unavailable
lb
3,109 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

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

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
14.2 mpg
Total Range
263 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
3.5 Liter
210.7 in3
Layout
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
215 hp @ 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
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
M90
Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Bore x Stroke
3.677 x 3.307 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.11:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
1.02 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
36 hp
Cylinder Volume
35.2 in3
BMEP
163.6 PSI
11.3 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

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

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Large Sedan
Door Count
4
Seat Count
5
Turning Radius
34.5 ft
Curb Weight
3,109 lbs
Gross Weight
4,123 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,014 lbs
Length
181.9 in
Width
66.5 in
Height
56.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Front Track
56 in
Rear Track
57.9 in
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2.5

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

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
City Driving

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