BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 528 (170 Hp) 1976

General Information

Modification (Engine)

528 (170 Hp)

Start of production

1976 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

1977 year

Engine

Power

170 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

61 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

10.2

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

253 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Engine displacement

2788

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

84 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)

140 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.5 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.8 l

Maximum speed

198 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

9 sec

Volume and Weight

Kerb Weight

1385 kg

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

440 l

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

4 gears, manual transmission

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes