BMW 5 Series   (E12 Facelift 1976)
BMW 5 Series   (E12 Facelift 1976) - Photo 2
BMW 5 Series   (E12 Facelift 1976) - Photo 3

Key specs

BMW 5 Series Sedan 1976, 1977

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?170 Hp, 253 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
How much trunk (boot) space?440 l
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1976-1977 BMW 5 Series (E12 Facelift 1976) 528 (170 Hp) Specs 1976, 1977

General information
Brand BMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E12 Facelift 1976)
Modification (Engine) 528 (170 Hp)
Start of production 1976
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 ratio8.1 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 170 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 61 Hp/l
Torque 253 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Model EngineM30
Engine displacement2788 cm3
Number of cylinders6
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore84 mm
Piston Stroke84 mm
Compression ratio10.2
Number of valves per cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Engine oil capacity5.8 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1385 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