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BMW 530



Tuner Benoit
Country F
Year 1978
Engine BMW
Engine Type L6
Cams 1
Valves/cyl 2.0000
Compression
Bore 89.000
Stroke 80.000
Capacity (cc) 2985
Power (at revs) 230 HP/
Torque
Induction
Ignition Bosch
Fuel system Bosch f.i.
Chassis type
Body type 4-door saloon
Designer
Front suspension "coil, MacPherson"
Rear suspension "coil, independent"
Shock absorbers
Engine position front
Wheelbase (mm) 2636
Front track (mm)
Rear track (mm)
Weight (kg) 1250
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox Getrag
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 7 x 14
Rear rims 7 x 14
Tyres
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph) 230

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