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BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp) 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp) 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
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General information

Name

BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp) 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

Brand

BMW
Model

5 Series
Generation

5 Series (E39)
Year of production

1995

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

523i (170 Hp)

Power

170 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

245 Nm @ 3950 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

13.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

7.2 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

8.5 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

228 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M52B25
Power
170 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
68.2 Hp/l
Torque
245 Nm @ 3950 rpm.
Engine displacement
2494 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Piston stroke
75 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1475 kg

Max weight (kg)

1985 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

70 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

460 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4775 mm

Width (mm)

1800 mm

Height (mm)

1435 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2830 mm

Front track (mm)

1516 mm

Rear track (mm)

1530 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 suspension system

Wishbone

Rear suspension system

Several levers and rods

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

205/65 R15

Rear tires size

205/65 R15

Wheel rims size

R15

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