1975 BMW 528 E12: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

1975 BMW 528 specifications

1975 BMW 528 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer	Paul Bracq
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2636 mm	103.8 inches
Track/tread (front)	1420 mm	55.9 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1460 mm	57.5 inches
Length	4620 mm	181.9 inches
Width	1690 mm	66.5 inches
Height	1425 mm	56.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.75
Kerb weight	1385 kg	3053 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	M30B28
Cylinders	Straight 6
Capacity	2.8 litre 2788 cc (170.134 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	86 × 80 mm 3.39 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.08
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	165 PS (163 bhp) (122 kW) at 5800 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	233 Nm (172 ft·lb) (23.8 kgm) at 4000 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	43.6 kW/litre 59.3 ps/litre 58.5 bhp/litre 0.96 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	83.57 Nm/litre 1.01 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	9:1
Fuel system	2 Zenith 35/40 INAT carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1050.2 kPa (152.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	7
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	464.67 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h	9.5 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	198 km/h (123 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 119.33 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 PS/kg 87.76 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 kW/kg 117.69 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 bhp/kg 0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 11.39 kg/kW 19.03 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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	6J x 14 H2
Wheel size rear	6J x 14 H2
Tyres front	195/70 HR 14
Tyres rear	195/70 HR 14
Brakes F/R	VeDi/Di-S
Front brake diameter	272 mm
Rear brake diameter	272 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.64
general
Carfolio.com ID	271238
Production total
Model code
Model family	E12
RAC rating	27.5
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1975 BMW 528 added 2012-05-22. Last modified 2020-02-02.