IMMEDIATE

Robert D. Mitchell

Product Information Manager

BMW 530i Sedan

  
MANUFACTURER: 	Bayerische Motoren Werke AG 
		Munich, Germany 
 
IMPORTER:	BMW of North America, Inc. 
		300 Chestnut Ridge Road 
		Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey 07675 
		201/307-4000 
 
VEHICLE TYPE:	5-passenger 4-door sedan, 
		front engine/rear drive 
 
GENERAL 
 
Unloaded weight, lb.		3627 (manual) 
				3693 (automatic) 
Wheelbase, in.			108.7 
Track, front/rear, in.		57.9/58.9 
Length x width x height, in.	185.8 x 68.9 x 55.6 
Minimum ground clearance, in.	5.0 
Fuel capacity. U.S. gal.	21.1 
 
BODY 
 
Type				Unitized all-steel structure 
Aerodynamic drag coefficient	0.32 
EPA size classification		Compact 
 
ACCOMMODATIONS 
 
Shoulder room, front/rear, in.	54.3/55.2 
Leg room, front/rear, in.	41.6/37.0 
Head room, front/rear, in.	36.9/36.4 
EPA interior volume, cu ft.	91.3 
EPA cargo volume, cu ft.	13.0 


 
ENGINE & ELECTRICAL 
 
Type				DOHC (4-cam) 32-valve V-8, 
				4 valves/cylinder 
Camshaft drive			Primary and secondary duplex chains 
Valve actuation			Hydraulic lifters, bucket-type 
Induction system		Thermoplastic intake manifold, 
				single-path cylinder runners 
Bore x stroke, mm/in.		84.0 x 67.6 / 3.31 x 2.66 
Displacement, cc/cu in.		2997/183 
Horsepower @ rpm, SAE net	215 @ 5800 
Torque @ rpm, lb-ft.		214 @ 4500 
Compression ratio		10.5:1 
Engine-management system	Bosch HFM-Motronic 
				with knock control 
Fuel requirement		91 pump octane, unleaded premium 
Emission control		3-way catalytic converter, Lambda oxygen
                                sensor, closed- loop mixture control (50
                                states) 
Alternator rating, amp.watts	140/1960 
Battery capacity, amp-hr.	85 
 
 
DRIVETRAIN 
 
Manual transmission		Getrag Type C, 5-speed synchronized 
Ratios: 
	1st		4.20:1 
	2nd		2.49:1 
	3rd		1.66:1 
	4th		1.24:1 
	5th		1.00:1 
	Reverse		3.89:1 
Final drive ratio	3.07:1 
 
Automatic transmission	ZF 5 HP 18 EH, 5-speed with 
			torque converter and torque- 
			converter lockup clutch,  
			electronically controlled; 
			adaptive control of shift modes 
			plus manual mode, shift interlock 
Ratios: 
	1st		3.66:1 
	2nd		2.00:1 
	3rd		1.41:1 
	4th		1.00:1 
	5th		0.74:1 
	Reverse		4.10:1 
Final drive ratio	3.15:1 


 
CHASSIS 
 
Front suspension	MacPherson struts, double-pivot 
			lower arms, coil springs,  
			twin-tube gas-pressure  
			telescopic shock absorbers, 
			anti-roll bar 
Rear suspension		Track Link semi-trailing arms, 
			coil springs, twin-tube gas- 
			pressure telescopic shock 
			absorbers, anti-roll bar 
Steering type		Recirculating ball, engine-speed- 
			sensitive variable power assist 
	Overall ratio		16.2:1 
	Turns, lock to lock	3.5 
	Turning circle, ft.	36.1 
Wheels			Cast alloy, 15 x 7J 
Tires			Steel-belted radial, 225/60R-15 95Z 
Brake system		11.9 x 0.87-in. ventilated discs front, 
			11.8 x 0.39-in. discs rear; vacuum  
			assist, antilock braking system 
 
 
PERFORMANCE DATA 
 
Acceleration, 0-60 mph, sec.: 
	manual transmission	7.5 
	automatic transmission   8.8 
 
Maximum speed, mph: 
	manual transmission	143 
	automatic transmission	143 
Fuel economy, EPA estimated mpg, 
	city/highway: manual	16/23 
	              automatic 16/25 
 
 
 


 
                     Summary of 1994 530i Sedan features, 
                         standard equipment and options 
 
Powertrain 
 
3.0-liter DOHC (4-cam) 32-valve V-8 engine 
Electronic fuel injection 
Electronic breakerless direct ignition system 
Digital Motor Electronics engine-management system 
	with self-diagnosis capability 
5-speed manual transmission with direct 5th gear 
Electronic cruise control 
Dual exhaust system with stainless-steel components 
 
Chassis 
 
4-wheel independent suspension: 
	Double-pivot strut-type front suspension 
	Track Link rear suspension 
Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers 
Engine-speed-sensitive variable-assist power steering 
Anti-roll bars front and rear 
4-wheel disc brakes, ventilated front discs; vacuum-assisted 
Antilock braking system (ABS) 
Cast alloy wheels, 15 x 7J 
Steel-belted radial tires, 225/60R-15 95Z 
 
Exterior 
 
Undercoating and cavity seal 
Hydraulic impact bumpers with front compressible 
	elements (damage control to 9 mph) 
Halogen ellipsoid headlights (low beams) 
Halogen Free Form foglights 
2-speed + intermittent windshield wipers with car- 
	speed-controlled wiping speed; single-wipe control, 
	heated windshield-washer jets 
Dual power/heated outside mirrors 
Heated driver's door lock 
Illuminating master key 
Central locking system with double-lock anti-theft feature; 
	window and sunroof closing possible from driver's door lock  
Driveaway protection (disables engine when double-lock feature is engaged) 
Pre-wiring for BMW Remote Keyless Entry Security System 
Metallic paint at no additional charge 


 
Interior 
 
Telescopically adjustable, leather-covered steering wheel 
10-way power front seats including power-adjustable 
	head restraints, ergonomic controls 
Ergonomic seatbelt system: 
	Automatic height adjustment for front seatbelts 
	Inboard-anchored rear seatbelts 
Automatic front seatbelt tensioners 
Dual-airbag supplementary restraint system 
Gathered leather seating upholstery 
High-gloss walnut trim 
Velour carpeting 
Front center armrests 
Rear center armrest with storage compartment 
Seatback storage pockets 
Time-delay courtesy lights with actuation from driver'sexterior door
           handle; automatic switch-on when engine is turned off at
           night 
Impact sensor (unlocks doors, switches on interior lightsand hazard
       flashers in case of accident) 
Map reading lights 
Tinted glass with dark upper windshield band 
Power windows with key-off operation, 1-touch lowering of all 
	windows, 1-touch lowering and raising of driver's window 
Electronic speedometer and tachometer 
LCD main and trip odometers 
Service Interval Indicator 
Energy Control fuel-economy indicator 
Check Control vehicle monitor system with alphanumeric LCD readout 
Outside-temperature display 
2-stage rear-window defroster 
Air conditioning and heating with separate controls 
	for left and right sides, CFC-free refrigerant 
Microfiltered ventilation 
Power 2-way sunroof with key-off and 1-touch operation 
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo radio/cassette audio system, CD-ready;  
	10 x 25-watt (250-watt peak power) amplification, 10 speakers,
        diversity antenna system 
Pre-wiring for BMW CD changer 
Pre-wiring for BMW Cellular Phone incl. remote operation 
	and audio muting 
Dual illuminated vanity mirrors 
Locking glovebox with rechargeable flashlight 
Fully finished trunk with luggage straps and drop-down toolkit 
Full-use spare wheel and tire 


 
Optional equipment 
 
Electronically controlled 5-speed automatic transmission 
	with adaptive control of shift modes plus manual shift mode,
        shift interlock 
All Season Traction 
2-stage heated front seats 
Onboard Computer 
6-disc CD changer (dealer-installed) 
BMW Remote Keyless Entry Security System (dealer-installed) 
BMW Cellular Phone (various models available, dealer-installed) 
Automatic-dimming inside rearview mirror (dealer-installed) 
BMW Maintenance Program