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1975 BMW E12 520i - First Generation 5 Series POV Drive (Binaural Audio)

BMW E12
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The BMW E12 was never sold in the United States but this 5 series set the pace for decades to come. Special thanks to The Bond Group for this incredible drive. Find their inventory here: https://www.bondgroupusa.com The E12 derives power from a 4 Cylinder M10 Engine mated to a 4 speed manual gearbox to drive the rear wheels. It has no power steering but feels light in the hand unless driving at very low speeds. Power is lacking but the engine makes torque low in the revs allowing for a relaxed driving experience. https://www.respectthedrive.com/ Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tedwarddrives Email: Tedwarddrives@gmail.com Instagram: Tedward_ig Snapchat: tedcol Equipment Used: Battery Tender: https://amzn.to/3aEcbwO Phone Mount: https://amzn.to/3jLZUsE Podcast Recorder: https://amzn.to/3jGR67e Podcast Microphone: https://amzn.to/2HLDzOC In Car Audio Recorder https://amzn.to/315tRxv Binaural Mics https://amzn.to/3doOV6P Camera https://amzn.to/2STKxn7 Hat Clip https://amzn.to/2IkJA56 #RespectTheDrive #BMW #E12

About BMW E12

The BMW E12 is the first generation of 5 Series executive cars, which was produced from 1972 to 1981 and replaced the saloon models of the BMW New Class range. Initial models were powered by inline-four engines, using either a carburettor or fuel-injection. A year after launch, the first model powered by a straight-six engine was introduced. By the final years of E12 production, most models used a straight-six engine. There was no M5 model for the E12, however the E12 M535i is considered to be t...

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