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BMW 530 {E12}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 89.00 mm × 80.00 mm 3.5 in × 3.15 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3 litre 2986 cc (182.217 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 200 km/h (124 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 124.21 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1073.1 kPa (155.6 psi)
Specific torque 85.4 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.11
Unitary capacity 497.67 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2636 mm
wheelbase 103.8 in
Length (milimeters) 4620 mm
Length (inches) 181.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1690 mm
Width (inches) 66.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1425 mm
Height (inches) 56.1 in
L:W ratio 1.75
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1425 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3142 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 68 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering ZF worm & roller PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.50 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.45

General information

RAC rating 29.5
Number made
Model code
Model family E12
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1977 BMW 530 {E12} PDF Manual
Designer Paul Bracq
Year 1977

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