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

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BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 528i (184 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)
Modification (Engine) 528i (184 Hp)
Start of production 1978 year
End of production 1981 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine specs
Power 184 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 66 Hp/l
Torque 235 Nm @ 4300 rpm.
173.33 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M30B28LE
Engine displacement 2788 cm3
170.13 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 84 mm
3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 84 mm
3.31 in.
Compression ratio 10.2:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
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
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) 140 mm
5.51 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 5 gears, manual transmission
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Disc

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