The BMW 5 Series E12 1972-1981
BMW 5 Series (E12)
The BMW E12 BMW 5-Series was made between 1972 and 1981. The E12 was the first series to bear the 5 Series name: the '5' denoting BMW's fifth 'New Class' platform. Designed as a replacement for the popular BMW New Class mid-size sedan, the E12 5-Series models were smaller than the large BMW E3 sedan but larger than the two-door 2002 models. The E12 was replaced by the BMW E28 5 Series in 1981, although production continued until 1984 in South Africa.
Oxidized Aluminum Kit
The oxidized aluminum kit is for BMW, Jaguar, Mercedes, Volvo, Saab, Volkswagen, and many others. This flexible deoxidizer lasts indefinitely. After the surfaces are prepared following the directions on the included DVD, the deoxidizer is applied with the applicator using a flow on motion. The oxidized look immediately disappears, leaving an original factory look.
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Rocker Panel Refinishing Kit
Designed for BMW 3-5-7 Series
This highly pigmented, water based polymer is able to be brushed on because it is the consistency of water with an extraordinary ability to cover. Apply with a foam brush, included in the kit, for a seamless end result every time. Dries quickly, maintains detail, and leaves no brush strokes. No Spraying necessary. Kit includes Cleaner, Coating, Brushes, and instructional DVD.
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Styling and features
The 1970 BMW 2200ti Garmisch show car designed by the Bertone Design Centre led by Marcello Gandini set the style for the E12 5-series. Designed to compete with the Mercedes-Benz W114 sedans, the E12 models were fitted with a variety of engines. 1.8 L and 2.0 L M10 I4 engines from the older Neue Klasse sedans were used in the 518 and 520, respectively. A six-cylinder version of the 520, built with a 2.0 L M20 belt-driven engine was also available from 1977 on (to coincide with the minor restyling). The 525i, 528i, 530i, and M535i, were fitted with M30 six-cylinder engines as used on the large E3 sedans and E9 coupes. With the exception of the 520i, four-cylinder and 2.0 L six-cylinder engines were fitted with Solex carburetors (although in the UK the four-cylinder 520 was fitted with twin Stromberg 175CDET carburettors). The 520i used the mechanical fuel injection system (Kugelfischer) from the BMW 2000tii and BMW 2002tii. Six-cylinder versions were available with dual Zenith two-barrel carburetors or Bosch L-jetronic fuel injection. Fuel-injected models contain the i letter at the end of their model badge. Although BMW had always located turn signal stalks on the right hand side of its steering wheels, the E12 was their first model to have the stalk on the left side.
Manufacturer BMW
Production 1972–1981
699,094 built[1]
Assembly Dingolfing, West Germany
Rosslyn, South Africa
Toluca, Mexico[2][3]
Chennai, India[4]
Cairo, Egypt
Shenyang, China
Jakarta, Indonesia
Kaliningrad, Russian SFSR
6th of October City, Egypt
Manaus, Brazil
Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia[5]
Predecessor BMW New Class
Successor BMW E28
Class Mid-size luxury / Executive car
Layout FR layout
Engine 1.8 L M118 I4
1.8 L M42 I4
1.8 L M10B18 I4
2.0 L M17 I4, 115 hp (86 kW)
2.0 L M64 fuel-injected I4, 125 hp (93 kW)
2.0 L I6
2.5 L I6
2.8 L I6
3.0 L I6, 176 hp (131 kW)
3.5 L I6, 218 hp (163 kW)
3.0 L I6, 176 hp (131 kW)
2.8 L I6, 169 hp (126 kW)
Transmission 4-speed manual
5-speed manual
Wheelbase 104 in (2,600 mm)
Length 182 in (4,600 mm)
Width 66.5 in (1,690 mm)
Height 56.125 in (1,425.6 mm)
Designer(s) Marcello Gandini
Anodize Stripping Kit
This kit allows you to restore those older anodized aluminum bumpers back to a fresh new look. This kit includes a water based anodize stripper which works quickly to get the old faded anodizing off, and down to the raw aluminum. A durable finishing coat is included along with a full length video, sandpaper, and aluminum polish. Kit treats 2 bumpers. We offer a 30 day money back guarantee.
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Rubber Rebuilder Kit
This kit was designed for older cars which have oxidized and pitted rubber trim pieces. These trim pieces are expensive new, and used ones usually look the same as what you have. Multiple coats of the water based coating are applied then sanded, filling all pitts. A final coat is then applied leaving a satin finish. The coating remains flexible for an indefinite period of time. Kit contains: coating, cleaner, sandpaper, brushes, and instructional DVD.
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