BMW 5 Series 530i Sport (2001) price & specs
530i Sport
Overview
The 2001 BMW 5 Series 530i Sport is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a E39. The BMW 5 Series is regarded as a Large Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $100,775 before on-road costs.
This BMW 5 Series is powered by a 3L 6-cylinder engine that has 170 kW of power (at 5900 rpm) and 300 Nm of torque (at 3500 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 70L fuel tank
The BMW 5 Series measures 1435mm (56.5 inches) in height, 4775mm (188.0 inches) in length, 1800mm (70.9 inches) in width with a 2830mm (111.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1620kg (3571.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The 5 Series 530i Sport comes standard with 235/40 R17 front tyres and 255/40 R17 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,775 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,800 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm |
| Load Capacity | 480 mm |
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Engine
Engine Liters: 3
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 2979
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Bore: 84
Engine Stroke: 89.6
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 10.2
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 70
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 18.5
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Message Display: yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 11.5
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 20
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 8.5
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 28
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 11.5
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 8.5
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 7.4
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 242
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 150
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 170
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 231
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 300
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5900
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Electric Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Multi Function: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 255
Wheels Tire Front Width: 235
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 40
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: Z
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: Z
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 8
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 9
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Driver Location: RHD
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Spoiler
Spoiler Trunk Hatch Location: Boot/Hatch
Spoiler Front Location: Front
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 460
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 16.2
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 56.5
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1435
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2830
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 111.4
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 70.9
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1800
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 188
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4775
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1526
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 60.1
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1512
External Dimensions Front Track In: 59.5
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 37.1
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 11300
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 38.7
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 984
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 37.8
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 961
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1442
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 56.8
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1420
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 55.9
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1472
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 58
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1487
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 58.5
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Headlights Configuration: Twin
Paint
External Color: White
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front Sunshade: yes
Sunroof Front Tilting: yes
Sunroof Front One Touch Opening: yes
Blind
Blind Side Location: Side
Blind Side Type: Manual
Blind Rear Location: Rear
Blind Rear Type: Electric
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Wide Angle: yes
Headlight Cleaners
Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Heat Reflective Glass
Heat Reflective Glass Location: ?
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2
Power Windows Rear Number Of Express: 2
Rear View Mirror Camera
Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: Automatic Speed
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3572
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1620
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 2000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 4409
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2100
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4630
Antenna
Antenna Type: Diversity
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
System Cassette: yes
Disc Player
Disc Player Capacity: 6
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Speaker Upgraded Speakers: yes
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: Straps
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Memorized Adjustment
Memorized Adjustment Door Mirror Position: yes
Memorized Adjustment Steering Wheel Position: yes
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 3
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Settings: 3
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Remote Control
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Shift Lever Skirt: Leather
Child Safety Seat
Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Child Safety Seat Rear Seats Type: Integrated
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Airbag Passenger Occupant Sensors: yes
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Airbag Rear Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Front Seat Passenger Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Front Seat Passenger Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Thigh Support: yes
Front Seat Driver Tilt Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Thigh Support: yes
Front Seat Center Armrest
Front Seat Center Armrest Folding: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
Seat Back Storage
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Air Conditioning
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Aircon Rear Outlet: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Interior Monitoring: yes
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Power Locks Includes Power Windows: yes
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
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