Saturday, March 8, 2014

BMW 5 Serie E12

BMW 5 Series (E12)

  
The BMW E12 BMW 5-Series was made between 1972 and 1981. The E12 was the first series to bear the 5 Series name: the '5' denoting BMW's fifth 'New Class' platform. Designed as a replacement for the popular BMW New Class mid-size sedan, the E12 5-Series models were smaller than the large BMW E3 sedan but larger than the two-door 2002 models. The E12 was replaced by the BMW E28  5 Series in 1981, although production continued until 1984 in South Africa

                                                                        BMW 525 SERIES E12
  
                                                            BMW 520 E12



Styling and features
The 1970 BMW 2200ti Garmisch show car designed by the Bertone Design Centre led by Marcello Gandini set the style for the E12 5-series. Designed to compete with the Mercedes Benz W114 sedans, the E12 models were fitted with a variety of engines. 1.8 L and 2.0 L M10 I14 engines from the older Neue Klasse sedans were used in the 518 and 520, respectively. A six-cylinder version of the 520, built with a 2.0 L M20 belt-driven engine was also available from 1977 on (to coincide with the minor restyling). The 525i, 528i, 530i, and M535i, were fitted withM30 sixcilyndres engine as used on the large E3 sedans and E9 coupes


1 comment:

  1. BMW 5 series is known for it's style and efficiency. The car exudes the perfect blend of beauty and luxury packed with a powerful engine. Buying a brand new car from the BMW showroom means you will be sure to get great customer attention and the highest quality service support.You can visit BMW Sanghi Classic for another models of M series.

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