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(1988 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 12-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 2986 cm3 / 182.2 cu in / 182.2 cu in, 140.2 kW / 188.0 hp / 188.0 hp @ 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm, 260.0 N·m / 191.8 lb·ft / 191.8 lb·ft @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 216 km/h / 134 mph / 134 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1988 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 530i | Issued until | |
| Serie | 5 | Number made | |
| Model family | E34 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4450 l / 157.15 cu ft / 157.15 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4719 mm / 185.8 in / 185.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 1593 kg / 3512 lb / 3512 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1750 mm / 68.9 in / 68.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1412 mm / 55.6 in / 55.6 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2760 mm / 108.7 in / 108.7 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1466 mm / 57.7 in / 57.7 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1549 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | 50.0 % / 50.0 % / 50.0 % |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | ||
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.71 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.32 | Frontal area (A) | 2.10 m2 / 22.6 sq ft / 22.6 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.67 m2 / 7.2 sq ft / 7.2 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 16.7 kW / 22.4 hp / 22.4 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 89.0 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.11 | |
| Fuel supply | Engine displacement | 2986 cm3 / 182.2 cu in / 182.2 cu in | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Unitary capacity | 497.67 cm3/cylinder / 30.370 cu in/cylinder / 30.370 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 140.2 kW / 188.0 hp / 188.0 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 260.0 N·m / 191.8 lb·ft / 191.8 lb·ft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 78.1 kW / 104.7 hp / 104.7 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 47.0 kW/l / 1.032 bhp/cu in / 1.032 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 87.1 N·m/l / 0.76 lb·ft/cu in / 0.76 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 216 km/h / 134 mph / 134 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 8.10 s / 8.10 s / 8.10 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 118.0 kW/ton / 89.4 bhp/ton / 89.4 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Independent, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Semi-trailing arm, Trailing arm, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
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