What distinguishes the later South African-assembled Model 4709 M535i from the other versions?
Though an E28-based successor to the original E12 M535i did not appear in German-built form until early 1985, an updated E12 M535i was introduced as part of the revised South African E12 5 Series range in the Fall of 1981. This special E12/E28 M535i “hybrid” (known internally as Model 4709) retained the older E12 bodywork and mechanicals, but updated the interior to include many components from the newer E28 5 Series (which was not produced in South Africa until 1985). Power was once again provided by the 3,453cc version of the M30 inline-six, rated at 214 hp (DIN) at 5,200 rpm and 229 lb/ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. This could be mated to either the overdrive or close-ratio version of the Getrag five-speed manual gearbox, both of which were paired exclusively with the taller 3.07:1 final drive and limited slip differential. The chassis also carried over form the existing E12 M535i. Like the earlier South African-produced E12 M535i, this later version was not equipped with any special M-
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