The first generation of BMW 5 Series was introduced for the 1973 model year. Known as the E12, this first generation of 5 Series was availab...
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The first generation of BMW 5 Series was introduced for the 1973 model year. Known as the E12, this first generation of 5 Series was available with either an inline four or inline six engine in various displacements. The most notable of first generation 5 Series variants was the M535i, which is considered the precursor to the later E28 BMW M5. Other variants included the 518, 520, 520i, 520/6, 525, 528, 528i, 530i, Alpina B2 and Alpina B7. As was common for many BMW models, the E12 was often used as a Race Car. Built until 1981, the E12 was replaced by the E28 5 Series in 1981.
BMW 5 Series - E12 FAQs
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Q: What is the highest sale price of a Bmw 5 Series - E12?
A: The highest recorded sale was $118,000 for a 1976 BMW Alpina B2 on February 01, 2023.
Q: What is the lowest sale price of a Bmw 5 Series - E12?
A: The lowest recorded sale price was $3,000 for a 1979 bmw 518 on March 09, 2023.
Q: What is the average sale price of a Bmw 5 Series - E12?
A: The average price of a Bmw 5 Series - E12 is $20,832.
Q: When was the Bmw 5 Series - E12 produced?
A: The Bmw 5 Series - E12 was produced for model years 1973 to 1981.
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