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BMW 530i

(1988 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BMWIssued from1988
Model530iIssued until
Serie5Number made
Model familyE34Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerBMWCountryDE,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4719 mm / 185.8 in / 185.8 inGround clearance
Width1750 mm / 68.9 in / 68.9 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.71
Height1412 mm / 55.6 in / 55.6 inTotal (curb) weight1593 kg / 3512 lb / 3512 lb
Wheelbase2760 mm / 108.7 in / 108.7 inDry weight
Track front1466 mm / 57.7 in / 57.7 inWeight distribution (front)50.0 % / 50.0 % / 50.0 %
Track rear1549 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 inFuel capacity

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.320Frontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerBMWValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore89.0 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.11
Engine Main bearings7Engine displacement2986 cm3 / 182.2 cu in / 182.2 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity497.67 cm3/cylinder / 30.370 cu in/cylinder / 30.370 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio9.0 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power140.2 kW / 190.6 hp / 190.6 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque260.0 Nm / 191.8 lbft / 191.8 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output138.3 kW / 188.0 bhp / 188.0 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output63.0 kW/l / 1.404 bhp/cu in / 1.404 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque87.07 Nm/l / 0.762 lbft/cu in / 0.762 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed216 km/h / 134 mph / 134 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)8.10 s / 8.10 s / 8.10 sPower-to-weight ratio118.02 kW/ton / 160.46 bhp/ton / 160.46 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steering  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontI.ARB.Suspension rearI.STA.TA.CS.ARB.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

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