IMMEDIATERobert 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's exterior 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