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BMW 5 Series (E34)BMW 5 Series (E34) 530i V8 (218 Hp)

General information

Brand
BMW
Model
5 Series
Generation
5 Series (E34)
Modification (Engine)
530i V8 (218 Hp)
Start of production
1992
End of production
1995
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
10.8 l/100 km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
7.3 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
Maximum speed
235 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio
7.2 kg/Hp, 139.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.4 kg/Nm, 185.3 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
218 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
72.7 Hp/l
Torque
290 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M60B30
Engine displacement
2997 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
84 mm
Piston Stroke
67.6 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Engine oil specification
Coolant
12.5 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1565 kg
Max. weight
2075 kg
Max load
510 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
460 l
Fuel tank capacity
80 l
Max. roof load
100 kg

Dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1412 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Front track
1470 mm
Rear (Back) track
1495 mm

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 suspension
Wishbone
Rear suspension
Suspension strut
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
225/60 R15
Wheel rim size
15