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BMW 530 MLE {E12}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 89.00 mm x 80.00 mm 3.5 in x 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 2 Ze carbs
Maximum power 199.7 PS (197.0 bhp) (146.9 kW) @ 6000 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 9.30 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 208 km/h (129 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 159.77 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 277.0 Nm (204 ft·lb) (28.2 kgm) @ 4300 rpm
bmep 1165.7 kPa (169.1 psi)
Specific torque 92.77 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
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 2640 mm
wheelbase 103.9 in
Length (milimeters)
Length (inches)
Width (milimeters)
Width (inches)
Height (milimeters)
Height (inches)
L:W ratio
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1233 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2718 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 66 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 14.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 17.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 195 HR 14
Wheels 7J x 14
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio

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 1976 BMW 530 MLE {E12} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1976

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