Actually, the 533i goes 0-60 in something like 7.7 seconds with manual.

However, in the early 80s, that was stupid fast. Only the likes of Corvette, Porsche 911, and Ferrari 308 GTB could gun this car down in its heyday.

The E28 M5 went 0-60 in 6.3 seconds, I believe (with the 256 hp 3.5 liter 24 valve Motorsport six). These cars can be had for less than $10K too. Now who is up for eating a 450SEL 6.9 today?

Good luck with the 533i, it's much more of a car than the 528e.

-Sam