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

General Information

Modification (Engine)

528i (184 Hp)

Start of production

1978 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

1981 year

Engine

Power

184 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

66 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

235 Nm @ 4300 rpm.

Engine displacement

2788

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

84 mm

Engine oil capacity

5.8 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

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

Volume and Weight

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

5 gears, manual transmission

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes