Hi,
The BMW E12 ///M535i is a very desireble car since it is the first performance five that has been develloped by BMW motorsport. It was build from 1979-1981 and has 3453cc in stead of 3430cc from the post 1982 3,5ltr engines. Power output for the E12 ///M535i is 218hp@5200RPM and 228lb ft@4000RPM.
In 1982, BMW decreased the capacity of the 3,5ltr engine slightly to 3430cc. This engine is used for the E28 ///M535i, the succesor for the E28 ///M535i. Despite the ///M designation, this car was not develloped by BMW motorsport, but equal to a normal 535i with different spoilers and alloy rims. But despite this, the E28 ///M535i can be very entertaining to drive. It is also not that expensive to maintain as an ///M5.
Some say that the E28 ///M535i is a bargain fast five which has still yet to be discovered. In Germany prices vary from DM1500-DM6000.
Since the E12 ///M535i is the first five series develloped by BMW motorsport with improved suspension and gearbox, it is very sought after these days and therefore more expensive then the E28 ///M535i.
Good examples can still be found in Italy and the South of France. Just recently, a Dutch company (www.cultcars.nl) sold a pristine E12 ///M535i with less than 100k km which came from Italy.
With best regards,
Raymond
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