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1980 M 535i (218 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

BMW

Series

5 Series

Model

M5

Modification

M 535i (218 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1980

End of production

1981

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Engine displacement

3453 cm³ 210.71 cu. In.

Power

218 hp (at 5200 rpm)

Torque

305 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 224.96 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

229 km/h 142 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1390 kg 3064.4 lbs

Length

4618 mm 181.81 in

Width

1689 mm 66.5 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

14

FULL SPECS

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

229 km/h 142 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

7.2 sec

0 - 60 mph

6.8 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.37

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M30B35M

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

3453 cm³ 210.71 cu. In.

Power

218 hp (at 5200 rpm)

Torque

305 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 224.96 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Position of cylinders

Inline

Engine oil capacity

5.75 l 6.1 US qt
5.06 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4618 mm 181.81 in

Width

1689 mm 66.5 in

Height

1422 mm 55.98 in

Wheelbase

2637 mm 103.82 in

Front track

1422 mm 55.98 in

Rear (Back) track

1455 mm 57.28 in

Ride height

152 mm 5.98 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Tire size

- Front

195/70 R14

Wheel rims

14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1390 kg 3064.4 lbs

Max. weight

1900 kg 4188.8 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

620 l 21.9 cu ft

- Max. roof load

510 kg 1124.4 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) M 535i (218 Hp) is made in 1980 1981