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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
Modification
530i V8 (218 Hp)
Body Type
Sedan
Start of production
1992
End of production
1995
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
80
l
21.13
US gal
17.6
UK gal
Engine displacement
2997 cm³ 182.89 cu. In.
Power
218 hp (at 5800 rpm)
Torque
290 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 213.89 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
235 km/h 146 mph
Gearbox type
Manual
Number of Gears
5
Kerb weight
1565 kg 3450.2 lbs
Length
4720 mm 185.83 in
Width
1751 mm 68.94 in
Doors
4
Seats
5
Wheel rims
15
FULL SPECS
Economy
- Combined
10.8
l/100 km
21.78
US mpg
26.16
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
235 km/h 146 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
7.7 sec
0 - 60 mph
7.3 sec
Engine Model
M60B30
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel system
MPI
Engine Location
Front, Longitudinal
Turbine
none
Engine displacement
2997 cm³ 182.89 cu. In.
Power
218 hp (at 5800 rpm)
Torque
290 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 213.89 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
4
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
84 mm 3.31 in
Piston Stroke
67.6 mm 2.66 in
Compression ratio
10.5
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
7.5
l
7.95
US qt
6.6
UK qt
Coolant
12.5
l
13.25
US qt
11
UK qt
Length
4720 mm 185.83 in
Width
1751 mm 68.94 in
Height
1412 mm 55.59 in
Wheelbase
2761 mm 108.7 in
Front track
1470 mm 57.87 in
Rear (Back) track
1495 mm 58.86 in
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
5
Brakes
- Front
Ventilated discs
- Rear
Disc
Assisting system
ABS
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension
- Front
Wishbone
- Rear
Spring Strut
Tire size
- Front
225/60 R15
Wheel rims
15
Kerb weight
1565 kg 3450.2 lbs
Max. weight
2075 kg 4574.6 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Min. (seats up)
460 l 16.24 cu ft
- Max. roof load
510 kg 1124.4 lbs