IMMEDIATE
Robert D. Mitchell
Product Information Manager
1994 BMW 530i Touring
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 5-door sports wagon,
front engine/rear drive
GENERAL
Unloaded weight, lb. 3880
Wheelbase, in. 108.7
Track, front/rear, in. 57.9/58.9
Length x width x height, in. 185.8 x 68.9 x 55.8
Minimum ground clearance, in. 5.0
Fuel capacity. U.S. gal. 21.1
BODY
Type Unitized all-steel structure
Aerodynamic drag coefficient 0.33
EPA size classification Small station wagon
ACCOMMODATIONS
Shoulder room, front/rear, in. 54.3/55.5
Leg room, front/rear, in. 41.6/34.1
Head room, front/rear, in. 36.8/37.7
EPA interior volume, cu ft. 89.4
EPA cargo volume, cu ft. 31.4*
* Can be expanded by folding rear seats
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 _at_ rpm, SAE net 215 _at_ 5800
Torque _at_ rpm, lb-ft. 214 _at_ 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
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 3.23:1
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 . 9.1
Maximum speed, mph 139
Fuel economy, EPA estimated mpg,
city/highway 16/25
Summary of 1994 530i Touring 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
Electronically controlled 5-speed automatic transmission
with adaptive control of shift modes plus manual shift mode, shift interlock
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
Anti-roll bars front and rear
Engine-speed-sensitive variable-assist power steering
All Season Traction
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
Recessed tracks for multi-function roof-rack 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
Split fold-down rear seats
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 lights and 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 twin-panel 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
Tailgate with separately openable window and drop-down toolkit
Variable cargo area with velour carpeting, four tie-downs
Cargo cover
Full-use spare wheel and tire
Optional equipment
2-stage heated front seats
Onboard Computer
Cargo restraining nets
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
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