BMW 5-Series 1.1 Sedan Europe M 535i MT, Configuration
| Volume | 3.5 l |
| Power | 218 hp |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Manual transmission |
| Drive | Rear (FR) |
| Number of places | 5 |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Clearance | 152 mm |
| Trunk volume | 440 l |
| Front tires | 195/70 R14 |
| Rear tires | 195/70 R14 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | April 1980 — June 1981 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Transmission type | Manual transmission 5 |
| Engine capacity | 3,453 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 7.60 With |
| Maximum speed | 222 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 152 mm |
| Country of assembly | Germany |
| Number of doors | 4 |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,620 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,690 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,425 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,636 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 5.250 m |
| Front track width | 1,406 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,442 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,430 kg |
| Permissible gross weight | 1,870 kg |
| Specific gravity | 6.56 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 70 l |
| Trunk volume | 440 l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | In-line, 6-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 218 hp |
| Maximum power | 160 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 5,200 |
| Maximum torque | 310.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 32.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 4,000 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Compression ratio | 10.00 |
| Cylinder diameter | 92.000 mm |
| Piston stroke | 86.000 mm |
| Additional engine information | Multiport fuel injection |
Steering
| Power steering |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson-type shock-absorbing strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent, on oblique levers |
Tires
| Front wheels | 195/70 R14 |
| Rear wheels | 195/70 R14 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Disk |