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Model specs 1979-1982 BMW 3-series Baur Cabriolet Overview The BMW 3-Series was another landmark car for BMW – as it took the best bits of the ‘02 Series and refined them for the 1970s. Huge sales success followed, while the numbers 325 become something of a legend. The Baur cabriolet, introduced in 1979 further extended the appeal of the range, even if its bulky roll-over bar marred the open air feel. But there were positive benefits – it felt solid, and had ample crash protection. Sales were slow, though, no doubt because of the high price. Rare today, after many examples fell prey to the effects of rust. Price at launch: £N/A in UK Price (excellent): £5500 Price (good): £4500 Price (average): £2250 Price (project): £650 Performance 0-60mph:9.5secs 0-100mph:31.3secs Top speed:116mph Power:123bhp Torque:125lb/ft MPG:26mpg Engine Configuration:in-line six Aspiration:normal Fuel:petrol Fuel delivery:electronic fuel injection Chassis Suspension Front: Independent, MacPherson Struts, coil springs Suspension Rear: Independent, semi-trailing arms, coil springs Drivetrain: front-engine RWD Steering: rack and pinion Bodyframe: metal monocoque Transmission: Five-speed manual Dimensions Length: 4325mm Wheelbase: 2570mm Width: 1645mm Height: 1380mm Weight: 1104kgs

These were the days when BMW's Motorsport division was more than just a meaningless marketing sub-brand. It meant grim-faced race mechanics, who hand-built the whole car with Snap-on tools taken from blood-red chests to the accompaniment of Wagnerian music that got them meaned up in the morning. The first M5 was a mean machine, all right. It debuted at the 1985 Amsterdam motor show and consisted of a Dingolfing-built 535i chassis that was torn off the production line and taken to BMW's motorsport workshop in Garching, Munich, to be fitted with its hot engine, stiffened suspension and unique interior trim. And what an engine it was. The M88 was a down-tuned version of the short-stroke, 3.5-litre, twin-cam, 24-valve straight six from the M1 supercar. It breathed through short inlet trumpets, was stirred into life via a forest of bell cranks, and the European version had no exhaust catalyst and delivered 286bhp at a sonorous 6,500rpm: enough to spirit this square-set, 1.5-ton, four-door saloon to more than 150mph and give scintillating acceleration. It was also reasonably well mannered and able to idle without overheating. But open up the six throttles and the M5 took off like a scalded stoat. In the days before traction control it could lay down an avenue of tyre smoke. Driving expert Paul Ripley rates it as one of his favourite cars and there was plenty of room for four adults and luggage. Its Achilles' heel was grip in the rain, when it was difficult to keep in a straight line. BMW M5 E28 1985 to 1987 Engine 3,420cc straight-six How fast? 153mph, 0-60mph in 6.2 seconds Economy 18.5mpg Price £10,000 for a good one Why you want one The ultimate road smoker. Just 187 right-hand drive examples were built in Munich and 2,145 in total, so it's one of the rarest of the modern-generation BMWs. Why you don't It eats brake discs, needs careful servicing and there are loads of fakes out there. You might not know Before he became a star, Jeremy Clarkson helped a friend with a tow start on an original M5. They carefully removed the bodywork plate, attached a tow rope and Clarkson set off around Fulham at a rate of knots. Instead of starting, the BMW slowed to a halt while Clarkson disappeared down the road with a load of components jangling on the end of the tow rope. It turns out they'd attached the rope to the oil cooler and pulled it straight through the front of the car.

just done a sixty mile trip from chesington i reset computer when i got on motorway and was doing between 26/24 mpg all the way until i came off motorway for last six mile then it dropped about 1mpg per mile down to 20.4 time i got home wouldnt swop it for a diesel though not even with cash bribe love it too much B)

Was any of you guys staying at the chesington hotel this week I just done three days there and must of been about fifteen BMW in car park last night ?

I already got that gadget on my french poo van that leaves an oil slick behind you !!

Hi mitch welcome to the club mate

Like I said two licks and it's clean

Can't belive I forgot my hate for jedwood!!

I also came unstuck with third party warranty they said get work done then send them bill never did pay out because although parts that needed were covered cause of parts falier was down to wear and tear

Hi mate and welcome from the X5 division :-) I have the same problem with mine I have tried a couple of cleaning products on mine and although they are cleaner there not as I want them . You can replace just the ally part but to buy new there a fortune There was a set on eBay that looked nice but pick up only too far from me Let me know how you get on and if I see a set or find a cleaner that works I in box you The running board are next on my list when I get back from my holiday on Saturday

15mpg town have had 30mpg motorway X5 4.6 is 350bhp

Justin beaber Me and him on the cobbles no gloves I recon I would win

It a bit like posting on the ERFGW web site and asking which you prefer V8 or V12 O and that stands for Equal Rights For !Removed! Wales :-)

Neither !! Best I can do

Two licks and it's clean !!

Can you imagin our roads over there with French car build quality there would be bits of french poo on every corner :-)

It has to be petrol V8. Having a battery car is like the smart car. It's not big , it's not cleaver and it's certainly not smart

Lucky guess then mate

poo thought i shut the blinds !!!!!!!!!

Correct !!!

How many hands has big ben in London got ?

Cheers dabs will have a look at that

Any know what the best free virus protection for pc I can download

Welcome to the club mate

i totaly agree with you mate its pointless my kids showed me it on you tube. but nearly wet themselves laughing when i had a go :D