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 1978, 1981

What is the body type?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How much power?184 Hp, 235 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
How much trunk (boot) space?440 l
How many gears?5
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1978-1981 BMW 5 Series (E12 Facelift 1976) 528i (184 Hp) Specs 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

General information
Brand BMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E12 Facelift 1976)
Modification (Engine) 528i (184 Hp)
Start of production 1978
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine specs
Power 184 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 66 Hp/l
Torque 235 Nm @ 4300 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 SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine oil capacity5.8 l
Space, Volume and weights
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) 5
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Disc