M535i Technical Information

Engine:

  • 6 Cylinder, 3430cc (209.3 cu in)
  • Bore & Stroke: 92mm (3.622in), 86mm (3.386in)
  • Valve Gear: OHC, 2 valves per cylinder, chain driven camshaft
  • Ignition: Bosch DME Motronic
  • Compression Ratio: 10.0:1 (8.0:1 with the Cat. Converter)
  • Max Power: 218 bhp (PS-DIN) (160 kW ISO) @ 5,500 rpm
  • Max Power with Cat. Converter: 185 bhp (PS-DIN) (136 kW ISO) @ 5,400 rpm
  • Max Torque: 229 lb ft (310 Nm) @ 4,000 rpm
  • Max Torque with Cat. Converter: 214 lb ft (290 Nm) @ 4,000 rpm

    • Transmission:
  • 5 speed manual. Single dry plate clutch.
  • Close Ratio 5 Speed Ratios (1st through 5th): 3.72, 2.40, 1.77, 1.26, 1.00
  • Final Drive Ratio with Close Ratio: 3.07 LSD
  • Over-drive 5 Speed Ratios (1st through 5th): 3.822, 2.203, 1.398, 1.000, 0.812
  • Final Drive Ratio with Over-drive & Automatic: 3.25 LSD
  • Switch-able Auto Transimission Optional

    • Suspension & Steering
  • Front: MacPherson struts
  • Rear: Semi-trailing arms
  • Bilstein gas-filled telescoping dampers
  • Front and rear anti-roll bars
  • Steering: ZF recirculating ball, hydraulic power assist

    • Brakes:
  • Front: 11.2 in (285mm) ventilated disks
  • Rear: 11.2 in (285mm) solid disks
  • Anti-Lock Braking System

    • Weight & Dimensions:
  • Curb: 27.8 cwt / 3,116 lbs / 1,414 kg
  • Distribution (F/R): 54.3 / 45.7
  • Max payload: 573 lbs / 260 kg
  • Wheelbase: 2625 mm / 103.3 in
  • Length: 4620 mm / 181.9 in
  • Front track: 1430 mm / 56.3 in
  • Rear track: 1460 mm / 57.4 in
  • Width: 1710 mm / 67.3 in
  • Height: 1397 mm / 55 in
  • Ground clearance: 130 mm / 5.1 in

    • Wheels & Tires:
  • Aluminum Alloy 165 mm rims. Michelin TRX tires.
  • Size: 220/55 VR 390 mm.
  • Pressure: F33 psi, R36 psi (normal)

    • Acceleration:
  • 0-30 MPH: 2.8 sec
  • 0-60 MPH: 7.4 sec
  • 0-90 MPH: 15.8 sec
  • 0-120 MPH: 30.8 sec
  • Standing 1/4 Mile: 15.6 secs @ 89 MPH
  • Standing km: 28.7 sec @ 117 MPH


    • Text File of Some USA/Euro Differences (soon to be updated into html)

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