1976 BMW 525 (1978) specifications

1976 BMW 525 (1978) data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
DesignerPaul Bracq
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2636 mm 103.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1420 mm 55.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1470 mm 57.9 inches
Length 4620 mm 181.9 inches
Width 1690 mm 66.5 inches
Height 1420 mm 55.9 inches
Ground clearance 140 mm 5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight 1350 kg 2976 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
2495 cc
(152.254 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 86 × 71.6 mm
3.39 × 2.82 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.2
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
150 PS (148 bhp) (110 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
208 Nm (153 ft·lb) (21.2 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
44.2 kW/litre
60.1 ps/litre
59.3 bhp/litre
0.97 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
83.37 Nm/litre
1.01 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block; light alloy head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 1 Solex 4A1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1047.6 kPa (151.9 psi)
Maximum RPM 6200 rpm
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 415.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 17.1 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 193 km/h (120 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
111.15 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
81.75 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
109.63 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.23 kg/kW
20.43 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
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 10.50 m
Front suspension I.MS.CS.LW.LoTrailLi.ARB.
Rear suspension I.STA.CS.
Wheel size front 5½ x 14
Wheel size rear 5½ x 14
Tyres front 175 HR 14
Tyres rear 175 HR 14
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter 280 mm
Rear brake diameter 272 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.65
general
Carfolio.com ID55935
Production total
Model code
Model family E12
RAC rating 27.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1976 BMW 525 (1978) added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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