2006 BMW 523Li specifications

2006 BMW 523Li data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3028 mm 119.2 inches
Track/tread (front) 1558 mm 61.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1581 mm 62.2 inches
Length 4981 mm 196.1 inches
Width 1846 mm 72.7 inches
Height 1477 mm 58.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.64
Kerb weight 1595 kg 3516 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 70 litres 15.4 [18.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.5 litre
2497 cc
(152.376 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82 × 78.8 mm
3.23 × 3.1 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.04
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output 177 PS (175 bhp) (130 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque 230 Nm (170 ft·lb) (23.5 kgm)
at 3500-5000 rpm
Specific output 52.3 kW/litre
71.1 ps/litre
70.1 bhp/litre
1.15 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 92.11 Nm/litre
1.11 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 11:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1157.5 kPa (167.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 416.17 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 227 km/h (141 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
111.24 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
81.82 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
109.72 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.22 kg/kW
20.42 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 13.5/7.0/9.4 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km13.5/7.0/9.4 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre7.4/14.3/10.6 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG20.9/40.4/30.1 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG17.4/33.6/25.0 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 7.5J x 17
Wheel size rear 7.5J x 17
Tyres front 225/50 R 17
Tyres rear 225/50 R 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.69
Final drive ratio 3.73
general
Carfolio.com ID153747
Production total
Model code
Model family E60
RAC rating 25.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2006 BMW 523Li added 2007-02-22.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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