1977 BMW 530i 4MT
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Photo: BMW 528 (E12) – Frontansicht, 22. August 2013, Münster by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1974 BMW 520 (E12) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BMW E12 530LE by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BMW 528 (E12) – Heckansicht, 22. August 2013, Münster by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: BMW E12 Interior by Farzadhosseini ( talk ) ( Uploads ), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the E12 (E12, 1975–1978); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: BMW 528 (E12) – Frontansicht, 22. August 2013, Münster by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1974 BMW 520 (E12) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW E12 530LE by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW 528 (E12) – Heckansicht, 22. August 2013, Münster by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW E12 Interior by Farzadhosseini ( talk ) ( Uploads ), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1977 BMW 530i 4MT is a 176-hp 3.0-liter inline-6 with a 4-speed manual and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 176 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 185 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm.
The 530i measures 190.0 inches long on a 103.8-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0L Inline-6 SOHC |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 176 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 185 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Bore and Stroke | 89 x 80 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Injection Type | Bosch L-Jetronic |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson struts, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Independent semi-trailing arms, coil springs |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Disc |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 190 in |
| Width | 66.5 in |
| Height | 56.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1977 BMW 530i 4MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1977 BMW 530i.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.