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BMW 5 Series (E28) 525e 2.7 (125 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications

General information
Brand BMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E28)
Modification (Engine) 525e 2.7 (125 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1983 year
End of production 1987 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine specs
Power 125 Hp @ 4250 rpm.
Power per litre 46.4 Hp/l
Torque 230 Nm @ 3250 rpm.
169.64 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M20B27
Engine displacement 2693 cm3
164.34 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 84 mm
3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 81 mm
3.19 in.
Compression ratio 22:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 4.25 l
4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt
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Coolant 12 l
12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 460 l
16.24 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4620 mm
181.89 in.
Width 1700 mm
66.93 in.
Height 1415 mm
55.71 in.
Wheelbase 2625 mm
103.35 in.
Front track 1430 mm
56.3 in.
Rear (Back) track 1470 mm
57.87 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 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Disc