E34 530i performance stats?

[kjtar]

Anyone have stats on lateral g, etc. or first hand experience with a 530i 5 speed? Looking at one, but information seems scarce. Some old mags are purported to have tests/impressions, but can't get to the source.
Thanks to all,
Tom
Tulsa, OK:)

[BillionPa]

if you upgrade the suspension and lighten the car up a bit, you can probably pull 1G lateral with wider sport tires.

[Jay 535i]

Any ten-year old cornering figures are going to be way outta date. Tires have come a long way.

[kjtar]

Thanks for the two replies so far. I was just wondering if;
a) anyone has suspension suggestions. I want a firm ride, but I do have to go 1/2 hour to/from work per day, so I don't want to jiggle too much. Firm, not jarring?
b) anyone has old numbers for new performance, like a Road Test or First Drive, etc. I know Sports Car International has their November 1993 issue still available, and if I decide to get the car I'll probably order it just for kicks, but don't know what kind of "data" is in the article. Guess I pays my money and takes my choices, eh?
Thanks again to all,
Tom
Tulsa
(perhaps a 530i 5 speed in my future):p

[Jay 535i]

I have answers. Stand by. I'll post again when I get home. :)

[pundit]

Thanks for the two replies so far. I was just wondering if;
a) anyone has suspension suggestions. I want a firm ride, but I do have to go 1/2 hour to/from work per day, so I don't want to jiggle too much. Firm, not jarring?...

This best compromise in relation to handling/ride appears to be Koni Sports adjustables together with Eibach Prokit springs.
Bilsteins with HR springs are another common package but appear to be somewhat less regarded in the ride comfort department.

[Jay 535i]

I have the ever-popular Sachs kit, and I love it. It does wonders for the handling, and it just makes the car feel solid and connected, but never harsh or stiff.

Okay, you wanted new performance numbers for a manual 530:

Horsepower: 215 @ 5800
Torque: 214 @ 4500
0-60: 8.9s
1/4 mile: 16.7 @ 86.2 MPH
Lateral acceleration: .81g
Slalom speed: 63.0 MPH
Braking 60-0: 123 feet

Source: Motor Trend, Road Test, October 1993

Sports Car International quotes 7.5 0-60 and a 15.7 1/4 mile. Other figures I have fall somewhere between those two. Weather on the day and the type of road surface are probably where the variance comes from.

Hope that helps.

[kjtar]

Thanks guys. I ordered the November 1993 issue of Sports Car International, should be here in a few days or so, I guess. Now all I have to do is wait to hear from the seller, I emailed him a few times yesterday, so far no response. Gulp.
Tom
Tulsa

[Jay 535i]

This is what you want (it includes the SCI article):

http://www.bentleypublishers.com/product.htm?code=h734

[Boone.Msi]

defiantly not 8.9 in 60 seconds, i did a run with my engine running like crap and partial throttle in less than 9 seconds.(vids on here somewhere)

I would say the 7.5 is corect, i myself average around a 7.9 with heavy 18"s

[Jay 535i]

defiantly not 8.9 in 60 seconds, i did a run with my engine running like crap and partial throttle in less than 9 seconds.(vids on here somewhere)

I would say the 7.5 is corect, i myself average around a 7.9 with heavy 18"s

Don't shoot the messenger ;)

I agree 8.9 sounds like a lot. Maybe it was really hot that day.

[632 Regal]

LOL what a turd.

Don't shoot the messenger ;)

I agree 8.9 sounds like a lot. Maybe it was really hot that day.