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

Name

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

Brand

BMW
Model

5 Series
Generation

5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)
Year of production

1978

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

528i (184 Hp)

Power

184 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

235 Nm @ 4300 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M30
Power
184 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
66 Hp/l
Torque
235 Nm @ 4300 rpm.
Engine displacement
2788 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression ratio
10.2
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

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

Technology and Operation