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BMW 5 Series (E12) 525 (146 Hp) 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976
BMW 5 Series (E12) 525 (146 Hp) 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976
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General information

Name

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

Brand

BMW
Model

5 Series
Generation

5 Series (E12)
Year of production

1973

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

525 (146 Hp)

Power

146 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

215 Nm @ 3700 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

10.5 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

10.1 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

193 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M30
Power
146 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
58.5 Hp/l
Torque
215 Nm @ 3700 rpm.
Engine displacement
2494 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Piston stroke
71.6 mm
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1345 kg

Max weight (kg)

1810 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

70 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

440 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4620 mm

Width (mm)

1690 mm

Height (mm)

1425 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2636 mm

Front track (mm)

1406 mm

Rear track (mm)

1442 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Front tires size

175/80 R14

Rear tires size

175/80 R14

Wheel rims size

R14

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