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| What is the body type? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats |
|---|---|
| What is the fuel economy? | 10.5 l/100 km |
| How fast is the car? | 193 km/h 0-100 km/h: 10.1 sec |
| How much power? | 146 Hp, 215 Nm |
| What is the engine size? | 2.5 l 2494 cm3 |
| How many cylinders? | 6, Inline |
| How long is this vehicle? | 4620 mm |
| How wide is the vehicle? | 1690 mm |
| What is the curb weigh? | 1345 kg |
| What is the gross weigh? | 1810 kg |
| How much trunk (boot) space? | 440 l |
| How many gears? | 4 |
| What type is the gearbox? | manual transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 5 Series |
| Generation | 5 Series (E12) |
| Modification (Engine) | 525 (146 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1973 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined | 10.5 l/100 km 22.4 US mpg 26.9 UK mpg |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 10.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 10.1 sec |
| Maximum speed | 193 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 9.2 kg/Hp |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 146 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 58.5 Hp/l |
| Torque | 215 Nm @ 3700 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Model Engine | M30 |
| Engine displacement | 2494 cm3 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 86 mm |
| Piston Stroke | 71.6 mm |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel System | Carburettor |
| Engine oil capacity | 5.8 l |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1345 kg |
| Max. weight | 1810 kg |
| Max load | 465 kg |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum | 440 l |
| Fuel tank capacity | 70 l |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4620 mm |
| Width | 1690 mm |
| Height | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2636 mm |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 4 |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Tires size | 175/80 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | R14 |
