M535i Technical Specifications

Engine:

  • 6 Cylinder, 3453cc (210.7 cu in)
  • Bore & Stroke: 93.4mm (3.677in), 84mm (3.307in)
  • Valve Gear: SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection (NOT Motronic)
  • Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
  • Max Power: 218 bhp (PS-DIN) (160 kW ISO) @ 5,200 rpm
  • Max Torque: 228 lb ft (308 Nm) @ 4,000 rpm

    • Transmission:
  • Close-Ratio 5 speed manual
  • Ratios (1st through 5th): 3.72, 2.40, 1.77, 1.26, 1.00
  • Final Drive Ratio: 3.07 LSD (very rare, but some cars might have a 3.25 ratio)

    • Suspension & Steering
  • Front: Inclined coil spring struts (MacPherson Struts, coil springs)
  • Rear: Trailing arms with auxiliary springs
  • Bilstein gas-filled telescoping dampers (specially valved for the M535i)
  • Front and rear anti-roll bars
  • Steering: Recirculating ball, hydraulic power assist

    • Brakes:
  • All Disc, vented front 280x25mm, solid rear 272x10mm

    • Weight & Dimensions:
  • Wheelbase: 2636 mm / 103.8 in
  • Length: 4620 mm / 181.9 in
  • Front track: 1420 mm / 55.9 in
  • Rear track: 1460 mm / 57.4 in
  • Width: 1690 mm / 66.5 in
  • Height: 1425 mm / 56.1 in
  • Weight: 3000 lbs (real world, not factory quote)
    This was obtained w/o jack and spare tire, and it was a non a/c, non power window car with front and rear spoilers and 14x7" wheels. (click here for weigh scale ticket picture)
    • Wheels & Tires:
  • Mahle-BBS Aluminum Alloy 14 x 6.5 Front and Rear
  • Size: 195/70 VR 14

    • Acceleration:
  • 0-60 MPH: 7.2 sec
  • Max Speed: 219 Kph / 130 Mph



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