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BMW 5 Series (E12) · Facelift 1976
M535i
218 hp3453 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1980-1981
0-100 km/h 7.2 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Performance
| Power | 218hp163kW |
|---|---|
| Torque | 305Nm225lb-ft |
| Displacement | 3,453cc211cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,390kg3,064lb |
| Gross weight | 1,900kg4,189lb |
| Power-to-weight | 157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 27.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.9s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 15.1s Calculated |
| Top speed | 229 km/h 142 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 64.5s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | M30B35M |
|---|---|
| Body type | Sedan |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Gears | 5-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinders | 6 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,618mm182in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,689mm66in |
| Height | 1,422mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,637mm104in |
| Front track | 1,422mm56in |
| Rear track | 1,455mm57in |
| Ground clearance | 152mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 620L |
| Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i | 218 hp 163 kW |
| Database median | 262 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i | 7.2 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i | 229 km/h 142 mph |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
BMW 5 Series (E12) Facelift 1976 M535iPowerTorque
- BMW 5 Series (E12) Facelift 1976 M535i: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW5 Series (E12)Facelift 1976M535i | 5,200 rpm | 4,000 rpm | 5,450 rpm |
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