BMW M5 (E12) 3.5i (218 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy
BMW M5 (E12) 3.5i (218 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.2 sec. The maximum speed is 229 km/h | 142 mph.
BMW M5 (E12) 3.5i (218 Hp) Technical information
| BMW M5 (E12) 3.5i (218 Hp) General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand : | BMW |
| Model : | M5 |
| Generation : | M5 (E12) |
| Engine / modification : | 3.5i (218 Hp) |
| Production start : | 1980 year |
| Production end : | 1981 year |
| Coupe type : | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors : | 4 |
| Num. of seats : | 5 |
| BMW M5 (E12) 3.5i (218 Hp) Fuel economy (consumption) | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban : | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined : | |
| Fuel Type : | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient : | 0.37 |
| BMW M5 (E12) 3.5i (218 Hp) Performance | |
| Power : | 218 hp | 160 kW |
| Max power in : | 5200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed : | 229 km/h | 142 mph |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : | 7.2 sec |
| Torque : | 305 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| BMW M5 (E12) 3.5i (218 Hp) Engine | |
| Engine position : | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement : | 3453 cm3 |
| Fuel System : | |
| Position of cylinders : | Inline |
| Number of cylinders : | 6 |
| BMW M5 (E12) 3.5i (218 Hp) Transmission | |
| Wheel Drive : | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) : | 5 |
| BMW M5 (E12) 3.5i (218 Hp) Chassis | |
| Length : | 4618 mm | 181.8 in |
| Width : | 1689 mm | 66.5 in |
| Height : | 1422 mm | 56.0 in |
| Wheelbase : | 2637 mm | 103.8 in |
| Front track : | 1422 mm | 56.0 in |
| Rear (Back) track : | 1455 mm | 57.3 in |
| Ride height(clearance) : | 152 mm | 6.0 in |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) : | 620 l |
| Max weight : | 1900 kg | 4189 lbs |
| Front brakes : | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes : | Disc |
| Kerb Weight : | 1390 kg | 3064 lbs |
| BMW M5 (E12) 3.5i (218 Hp) Tyres / Wheels | |
| Tire size : | 195/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size : | R14 |