1983 BMW 533i 4DR Sedan
4dr Sedan
7.2 sec
0-60 mph
15.7 sec
@ 89 mph
181 hp
Power
195 lb-ft
Torque
3,186 lbs
Rear-wheel Drive
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Overview
Vehicle Details
Year:
1983
Make:
BMW
Model:
533i
Trim:
4DR Sedan
Style:
4dr Sedan
Base Price:
$28,985
Drive:
Rear-wheel Drive
Dimensions & Weight
Curb Weight:
3,186 lbs
Length:
189 in.
Width:
66.9 in.
Height:
55.7 in.
Wheelbase:
103.3 in.
Drag Coefficient:
0.39
Weight Distribution:
Front: 53.2% | Rear: 46.8%
MPG:
18 city / 24 hwy
Fuel:
18.5 gal. / 389 mi range
Engine & Powertrain
Horsepower:
181 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque:
195 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
Engine:
3.2l I-6 Sohc
Displacement:
3.2 liters
Engine Config:
Front
Redline:
6,400 rpm
Dyno Chart
Power vs torque across the rev range
Performance
All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.
Acceleration
0-60 mph (1ft):
7.16 sec
0-60 mph:
7.59 sec
0-100 mph (1ft):
19.6 sec
0-100 mph:
20.03 sec
60-130 mph:
44.28 sec
Top Speed:
136 mph
Distance
⅛ mile:
10.1 sec @ 69.2 mph
¼ mile:
15.68 sec @ 89.2 mph
½ mile:
24.71 sec @ 106.8 mph
1 mile:
40.15 sec @ 123.8 mph
Drivetrain
Front Tires:
P195/70R14
Rear Tires:
P195/70R14
Tire Compound:
All-seasons
Transmission:
5-speed Manual
Final Drive:
3.25
Gear Ratios
1: 3.82
2: 2.2
3: 1.4
4: 1
5: 0.81
Speed vs RPM
Gear spacing and speed bands
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