BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 525 (150 Hp) 1976

General Information

Modification (Engine)

525 (150 Hp)

Start of production

1976 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

1981 year

Engine

Power

150 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

60.1 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

212 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Engine displacement

2494

Cylinder Bore

86 mm

Piston Stroke

71.6 mm

Engine oil capacity

5.8 l

Fuel System

Carburettor

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1442 mm

Width

1690 mm

Height

1425 mm

Length

4620 mm

Front track

1406 mm

Wheelbase

2636 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

139 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.1 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

14.3 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.4 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.5 l

Maximum speed

193 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

9.6 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

460 kg

Kerb Weight

1350 kg

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

440 l

Max. weight

1810 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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

Wheel rims size

Tires size

175/80 R14

BMW 5 Series 525 (150 Hp)