(1992 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1992 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 530i | Issued until | |
| Serie | 5 | Number made | |
| Model family | E34 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4720 mm / 185.8 in / 185.8 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1751 mm / 68.9 in / 68.9 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.71 |
| Height | 1412 mm / 55.6 in / 55.6 in | Total (curb) weight | 1565 kg / 3450 lb / 3450 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2761 mm / 108.7 in / 108.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1470 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1495 mm / 58.9 in / 58.9 in | Fuel capacity | 80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 67.6 mm / 2.66 in / 2.66 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.24 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 2997 cm3 / 182.9 cu in / 182.9 cu in |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 374.63 cm3/cylinder / 22.861 cu in/cylinder / 22.861 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 162.6 kW / 221.1 hp / 221.1 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 290.0 Nm / 213.9 lbft / 213.9 lbft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 160.3 kW / 217.9 bhp / 217.9 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 72.7 kW/l / 1.620 bhp/cu in / 1.620 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 96.76 Nm/l / 0.846 lbft/cu in / 0.846 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.08 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 235 km/h / 146 mph / 146 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 139.30 kW/ton / 189.40 bhp/ton / 189.40 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 7.70 s / 7.70 s / 7.70 s | 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) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.STA.TA.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 530i
