BMW 5 Series   (E12)
BMW 5 Series   (E12) - Photo 2

Key specs

BMW 5 Series Sedan 1974, 1976

What is the body type?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?10.8 l/100 km
How fast is the car?198 km/h
0-100 km/h: 9.5 sec
How much power?165 Hp, 238 Nm
What is the engine size?2.8 l
2788 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?1385 kg
What is the gross weigh?1840 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?440 l
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1974-1976 BMW 5 Series (E12) 528 (165 Hp) Specs 1974, 1975, 1976

General information
Brand BMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E12)
Modification (Engine) 528 (165 Hp)
Start of production 1974
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 10.8 l/100 km 21.78 US mpg
26.16 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph9.5 sec
Maximum speed198 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio8.4 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 165 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 59.2 Hp/l
Torque 238 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Model EngineM30
Engine displacement2788 cm3
Number of cylinders6
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore86 mm
Piston Stroke80 mm
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Engine oil capacity5.8 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1385 kg
Max. weight 1840 kg
Max load 455 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 195/70 R14
Wheel rims size R14