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  M535i (E12)
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Produced
April 1980 – May 1981.
Engine
In-line 6-cylinder, iron block and aluminium DOHC 16-valve cylinder head. 
93.4 x 84mm, 3,453cc, compression ratio 9.3:1
Bosch L Jetronic fuel injection.  
218bhp at 5,200rpm, 228lb.ft at 4,000rpm.
Transmission
Front-engine, rear drive.  Final drive 3.07:01 or 3.25:1,
25% limited-slip  differential.
Gear ratios
1st 3.72;
2nd 2.40;
3rd 1.77;
4th 1.24;
5th 1.01:1.
Suspension
IFS, coil springs, telescopic dampers, MacPherson struts, auxiliary rubber springs, lower wishbones, lower trailing links, anti-roll bar. 
IRS, coil springs, semi trailing arms, telescopic dampers, auxiliary rubber springs, anti roll bar.
Steering
Worm-and-rolling steering, servo- assisted.
Brakes
Servo-assisted 280mm / 11in vented front discs, 272mm / 10.7in rear discs.
Wheels & Tyres
Alloy BBS 6.5 x 14in wheels with 195/70 VR14 tyres.
Body
4-door saloon in steel.
Dimensions
Length 4,620mm / 181.9in, wheelbase 2,636mm / 103.8in, width 1,690mm / 66.5in, height 1,425mm / 56.1in, kerb weight 1,450kg / 3,197lb.
Number produced
1,410 + 240 CKD.
UK retail price
£13,745 in 1980.
Performance Figures
Quoted bhp                                218
Maximum (mph)                         139
0-30mph (sec)                            2.4
0-40mph                                     3.5
0-50mph                                     5.3
0-60mph                                     7.1
0-70mph                                     9.2
0-80mph                                   11.9
0-90mph                                   15.7
0-100mph                                 19.2
0-110mph                                 24.5
0-120mph                                 32.2
Standing ¼ mile                         15.7
50-70mph (top)                          8.0
Overall mpg                              20.2
Kerb weight (kg)                     1,501
Source / date

Autocar              8/80