BMW M5 (E12) 3.5i (218 Hp) Specs

BMW LogoBMW M5 (E12) 3.5i (218 Hp) has been in production since 1980 - 1981. Cars comes in Sedan body types and can be suited with Petrol (Gasoline) engine types with a volume of 3.5L liters, engines produces a power of 218 Hp. The overall dimensions of the car are 4618x1689x1422 mm, and the weight is from 1390 kg.

BMW M5 (E12) 3.5i (218 Hp) 1980 - 1981
BMW M5 (E12) 3.5i (218 Hp) 1980 - 1981


General data

GenerationM5 (E12)
Modification3.5i (218 Hp)
Start of production1980 year
End of production1981 year
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)

Performance specs

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph)7.2 sec
Maximum speed229 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio6.4 kg/Hp, 156.8 Hp/tonne

Engine technical data

Power218 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre63.1 Hp/l
Torque305 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine locationFront, Longitudinal
Engine displacement3453 cm3
Number of cylinders6
Position of cylindersInline
Engine aspirationNaturally aspirated engine

Suspension and brakes specs

Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelRear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission)5
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Tires size195/70 R14
Wheel rims sizeR14

Dimensions

Length4618 mm
Width1689 mm
Height1422 mm
Wheelbase2637 mm
Front track1422 mm
Rear (Back) track1455 mm
Ride height152 mm
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.37

Weights, volume and space

Kerb Weight1390 kg
Max. weight1900 kg
Max load510 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum620 l