Specifications: BMW 5 Series (E12) 525 (146 Hp) 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976

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BMW 5 Series (E12) 525 (146 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E12)
Modification (Engine) 525 (146 Hp)
Start of production 1973 year
End of production 1976 year
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
9.5 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.6 sec
Maximum speed 193 km/h
119.92 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 9.2 kg/Hp, 108.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.3 kg/Nm, 159.9 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 146 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 58.5 Hp/l
Torque 215 Nm @ 3700 rpm.
158.58 lb.-ft. @ 3700 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M30B25
Engine displacement 2494 cm3
152.19 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 86 mm
3.39 in.
Piston Stroke 71.6 mm
2.82 in.
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 5.8 l
6.13 US qt | 5.1 UK qt
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Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1345 kg
2965.22 lbs.
Max. weight 1810 kg
3990.37 lbs.
Max load 465 kg
1025.15 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 440 l
15.54 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4620 mm
181.89 in.
Width 1690 mm
66.54 in.
Height 1425 mm
56.1 in.
Wheelbase 2636 mm
103.78 in.
Front track 1406 mm
55.35 in.
Rear (Back) track 1442 mm
56.77 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 139 mm
5.47 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Disc
Tires size 175/80 R14
Wheel rims size 14

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