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BMW M535i

1980 · 126,600 miles · Manual · Polaris Silver

£39,995

Listed today at Munich Legends, Chelwood Gate. Last checked today.

Key facts

Year: 1980
Mileage: 126,600 miles
Gearbox: Manual
Engine: 3.5-litre straight-six
Fuel: Petrol
Drive: RWD
Body: Saloon
Colour: Polaris Silver
Generation: E12

About this car

The E12 M535i was BMW Motorsport's first M saloon, built from 1980 on the 5 Series platform. It uses the 3,453cc M90 straight-six, a development of the M30, and adds a limited-slip differential, a dogleg sports gearbox and a lowered, M-tuned chassis. Low spoilers, BBS cross-spoke alloys and Recaro seats set it apart from lesser E12s.

This example is finished in Polaris Silver with a blue Recaro interior and a manual gearbox. It shows 126,600 miles and is dated 1980.

The dealer reports a full technical inspection, with a short list of outstanding items to be completed before delivery.

Written by Vertar from Munich Legends’s listing. Check the details with the dealer before you buy.

Performance

The maker’s official figures for this model, not measurements of this car (BMW factory figures for the E12 M535i (218 PS M30 3.5-litre six, 222 km/h); weight and 0-60 left blank because I couldn't confirm the published figures.).

Power: 215 bhp
Top speed: 138 mph
Engine: 3,453 cc, 6 cylinders
Engine position: Front-engined
Induction: Naturally aspirated