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RAC491 BMW including M10, M12, M13, S14 E30 M3

RAC491 BMW including M10, M12, M13, S14 E30 M3
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£335.02
£279.18 Ex VAT

BMW M10, M12, M13, S14 E30 M3
Strong, powerful, offset gear-reduced starter motor, delivering huge cranking torque through a set of steel internal gears. Lightweight, compact and durable this unit starts the engine faster with immense power, whilst drawing less current from the battery.

 

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RAC491_data_sheet_30_April_2026.pdf

Product Information

Direct replacement for original unit.

BMW engines including M10, M12, M13, S14 E30 M3.

Also Chevron cars with BMW installations.

FITS
MakeModelEngine sizeYear
BMW20022.01971 - 1975
BMW2002Tii2.01971 - 1975
BMW25002.51971 - 1977
BMW28002.81968 - 1975
BMW30003.01971 - 1973
BMW3151.6 E211981 - 1984
BMW3161.8 E301982 - 1987
BMW316i1.8 E301987 - 1988
BMW318i1.8 E211979 - 1987
BMW3202.0 E211975 - 1977
BMW518i1.8 E121979 - 1981
BMW518i1.8 E281981 - 1987
BMW5202.0 E121972 - 1977
BMW5202.0 E121975 - 1977
BMW5252.5 E121973 - 1981
BMW525i2.5 E281981 - 1987
BMW5282.8 E121972 - 1981
BMW528i2.8 E121977 - 1981
BMW528i2.8 E281981 - 1987
BMW628CSi2.8 E241979 - 1987
BMW7282.8 E231977 - 1979
BMW728i2.8 E231981 - 1986
SPECIFICATION
Kilowatts1.40 kW
Teeth 9
Voltage12 V
Weight3.70 kg
Product CodeRAC491
ManufacturerPowerlite
Stock Level
ConditionNew
Weight3.7Kg
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