Figures & Specs: BMW 5 Series 530i Saloon E39 - [1996]

BMW 5 Series Engine & Transmission | Figures & Specs.

BMW 5 Series Engine:

The Saloon version of the 5 Series model has a 2979 cc (181.7 ci) 24 valve Straight 6 Naturally Aspirated Petrol engine.

BMW 5 Series Transmission:

This particular BMW 5 Series 530i Saloon E39 has a 5 speed / Semi-Auto gearbox with the power being delivered through it's RWD system.

BMW 5 Series Power & Torque | Figures & Specs.

BMW 5 Series Power:

The 5 Series's 2979 cc (181.7 ci) engine reaches its peak power of 231 bhp (172 kW) @ 0 rpm.

BMW 5 Series Torque:

The BMW 5 Series produces torque measuring 221 lb-ft (299.6 Nm) @ 0 rpm.

BMW 5 Series Power to Weight:

The 5 Series weighs around 1605 kg (3538 lb). Power to weight can be calculated at 143.9 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 137.6 lb-ft of torque per ton.

BMW 5 Series Top Speed & Acceleration Performance | Figures & Specs.

BMW 5 Series Top Speed:

The BMW 5 Series 530i Saloon E39 - [1996] has a top speed of 155 mph (249.4 kph)

BMW 5 Series Acceleration:

This 5 Series accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 7.10 seconds or 0-100kph in 7.3s and can achieve an estimated 1/4 mile drag time in 14.69 seconds with a trap speed of 86.1 mph.

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