The BMW E12 is the first generation of 5 Series executive cars, which was produced from 1972 to 1981 and replaced the saloon models of the BMW New Class range. Initial models were powered by inline-four engines, using either a carburettor or fuel-injection.

Known as the E12, this first generation of 5 Series was available with either an inline four or inline six engine in various displacements. The most notable of first generation 5 Series variants was the M535i, which is considered the precursor to the later E28 BMW M5. Other variants included the 518, 520, 520i, 520/6, 525, 528, 528i, and 530i.

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BMW E12 M535i. Engine: Straight 6-cylinder. Capacity: 3,453 cm³. Output : 160 kW (218 hp) at 5,200 rpm. Transmission: 5-speed sports gearbox. Top speed: 222 km/h. Weight: 1,430 kg. Length: 4,620 mm. Width: 1,690 mm. Height: 1,425 mm. Wheelbase: 2,636 mm. Number produced: 1,650

2010年11月12日 · Around the world, production of the E12 ended in 1981. In South Africa, production of the E12 continued until 1985. But the E12's after 1981 were fitted with the suspension and interior components of the E28. This is where the model designation E12/8 comes from. My E12/8 has a M10B18 engine with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection.

2023年12月1日 · Step back in time with BMW's iconic E12 5 Series! From the 520 to the M535i, discover the evolution of a legend.

第一代宝马5系（E12）在法兰克福车展正式亮相，其采用了全新的“5-Series”命名方式，车尾标识中的“5”代表其车系，后两位数字则代表发动机排量。 整车尺寸为长4600mm，宽1690mm，高1425mm，轴距2600mm。

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2022年4月25日 · This BMW 5 Series E12 528i model was produced in the period between 01/1977 and 02/1978 model years. Equipped with straight 6 petrol (gasoline) engine with 2788 ccm capacity it produces 177 Hp and 130 kW power at 5800 rpm and 235 Nm torque at 4300 rpm with top claim speed 208 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 9,3 s

2016年12月29日 · With the BMW 5 Series E12, the first generation, BMW starts a six part series about BMW’s successful upper class model. In the seventies the 5 Series was a statement in the upper midrange...