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BMWBMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) M535i (218 Hp)1980, 1981: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

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BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) M535i (218 Hp) /Sedan 1980 - 1981/
What is the body type of BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1980 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) M535i (218 Hp)?
229 km/h | 142 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.2 sec
0-60 mph: 6.8 sec
What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1980 M535i (218 Hp)?
218 Hp, 305 Nm
225 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1980 M535i (218 Hp)?
3.5 l
3453 cm3
210.71 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1980 BMW M535i (218 Hp)?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) Sedan 1980 M535i (218 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1980 BMW 5 Series Sedan?
4618 mm
181.81 in.
What is the width of 1980 BMW 5 Series Sedan?
1689 mm
66.5 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1980 BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) M535i (218 Hp)?
1390 kg
3064 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1980 BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) M535i (218 Hp)?
1900 kg
4189 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1980 BMW 5 Series Sedan?
620 l
21.9 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1980 BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) M535i (218 Hp)?
5, manual transmission
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General information

Brand
BMW
Model
5 Series
Generation
5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)
Modification (Engine)
M535i (218 Hp)
Start of production
1980
End of production
1981
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
6.8 sec
Maximum speed
229 km/h 142 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
6.4 kg/Hp, 156.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.6 kg/Nm, 219.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
218 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre
63.1 Hp/l
Torque
305 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 225 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M30B35M
Engine displacement
3453 cm3 210.71 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
Inline
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
5.75 l 6.08 US qt | 5.06 UK qt
Engine oil specification
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Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1390 kg 3064 lbs.
Max. weight
1900 kg 4189 lbs.
Max load
510 kg 1124 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
620 l 21.9 cu. ft.
Max. roof load
75 kg 165 lbs.

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 (ground clearance)
152 mm 5.98 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.37

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Tire size
195/70 R14
Wheel rim size
14