1977 - BMW - 530

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 530 1977
General Information
Make BMW
Model 530
Production Year 1977
Country
Designer Paul Bracq
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family E12
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2636 mm     (103,8 in)
Front Track 1420 mm     (55,9 in)
Rear Track 1460 mm     (57,5 in)
Length 4620 mm     (181,9 in)
Width 1690 mm     (66,5 in)
Height 1425 mm     (56,1 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,75
Weight 1425 kg     (3138,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 68 litre   (15 Imp gal ,  18 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMW
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2986 cc     (182,22 cu in)
Bore 89 mm     (3,5 in)
Stroke 80 mm     (3,15 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,11
Unitary Capacity 497,67 cc/cylinder    (30,37 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 7
Compression Ratio 9 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 So carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 177 HP     (132 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 255 N.m     (188,2 lb.ft ,  26 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 217,3 N.m    (5800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 124,2 HP/ton    (92,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 59,3 HP/litre    (44,2 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 200 km/h   (124,3 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,45 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type ZF worm & roller PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 10,5 m    (34,5 ft)
Suspension (front) I.MS.CS.LW.LwrTrailLi.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.STA.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)