Welcome fellow German car enjoyersLet me introduce you my replica of the first 5 series. The kickstarter of the ultimate executive sedan.
The E12 was produced between 1972-1981, replaced BMW's previous mid-size sedan, the New-Class. The E12 was replaced by its successor, the E28 in 1981. Inline 4 and inline 6 petrol models were available through its lifetime.
The package contains the following models:
518 1974
525 1976
520 1979
528i 1978
533i 1981
M535i 1981
General information:
Wheelbase: 2.70m
Length: 4.57m
Facelift year: 1976
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
Top speeds are estimated!
518 1974
![]()
![]()
518 1974 specifications:
Engine: M10 1.8 I4 SOHC, iron block, iron cylinder head
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Power: 90hp at 5500rpm
Torque: 134nm at 4900rpm
Top speed: 165km/h
0-100km/h acceleration: 14.5s
Weight: 1235kg
175/80 R14 hard compound tyres
525 1976
![]()
![]()
525 1976 specifications:
Engine: M20B25 2.5 I6 SOHC, iron block, aluminium cylinder head
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Power: 147hp at 6100rpm
Torque: 185nm at 5400rpm
Top speed: 195km/h
0-100km/h acceleration: 10.3s
Weight: 1280kg
175/80 R14 hard compound tyres
520 1979
![]()
![]()
520 1979 specifications:
Engine: M20B20 2.0 I6 SOHC, iron block, aluminium cylinder head
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Power: 122hp at 6100rpm
Torque: 151nm at 5400rpm
Top speed: 192km/h
0-100km/h acceleration: 12.3s
Weight: 1290kg
175/80 R14 hard compound tyres
528i 1978
![]()
![]()
528i 1978 specifications:
Engine: M30B28 2.8 I6 SOHC, iron block, aluminium cylinder head
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Power: 184hp at 5700rpm
Torque: 236nm at 5400rpm
Top speed: 215km/h
0-100km/h acceleration: 9.2s
Weight: 1380kg
195/70 R14 hard compound tyres
533i 1981
![]()
![]()
533i 1981 specifications:
Engine: M30B32 3.2 I6 SOHC, iron block, aluminium cylinder head
Gearbox: 4 speed manual
Power: 202hp at 5700rpm
Torque: 260nm at 5400rpm
Top speed: 220km/h
0-100km/h acceleration: 8.0s
Weight: 1325kg
195/70 R14 hard compound tyres
M535i 1981
![]()
![]()
M535i 1981 specifications:
Engine: M90 3.5 I6 SOHC, iron block, aluminium cylinder head
Gearbox: 5 speed manual
Power: 216hp at 5700rpm
Torque: 280nm at 5500rpm
Top speed: 225km/h
0-100km/h acceleration: 7.4s
Weight: 1340kg
195/65 R15 medium compound tyres
Dismiss Notice
In the upcoming weeks mod approvals could be slower than normal.
Thank you for your patience.
In the upcoming weeks mod approvals could be slower than normal.
Thank you for your patience.

BMW E12 Pack (6 variations) 1.0
The first 5 series from 518 to the M535i