
E28 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.: 185 bhp (PS-DIN) (136 kW ISO) @ 5,400 rpm
Max Torque: 229 lb ft (310 Nm) @ 4,000 rpm
Max Torque with Cat.: 214 lb ft (290 Nm) @ 4,000 rpm
Transmission:
5 speed manual. Single dry plate clutch.
Ratios (1st through 5th): 3.822, 2.203, 1.398, 1.000, 0.812
Final Drive Ratio: 3.07 (3.25 with Cat.)
Max Speeds in gear (1st through 5th) in MPH: 38, 66, 104, 146, 144
Max Speeds in gear (1st through 5th) in KPH: 61, 106, 167, 235, 232
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:
Dual circuit, split diagonally
Bosch anti-lock
Front: 11.2 in (285mm) ventilated disks
Rear: 11.2 in (285mm) solid disks
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
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