(1988 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1988 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 525i SE | Issued until | |
| Serie | 5 | Number made | |
| Model family | E34 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4719 mm / 185.8 in / 185.8 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1750 mm / 68.9 in / 68.9 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.71 |
| Height | 1412 mm / 55.6 in / 55.6 in | Total (curb) weight | 1575 kg / 3472 lb / 3472 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2760 mm / 108.7 in / 108.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1466 mm / 57.7 in / 57.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | 50.0 % / 50.0 % / 50.0 % |
| Track rear | 1487 mm / 58.5 in / 58.5 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | 0.300 | Frontal Area | 2.07 m2 / 22.3 sq ft / 22.3 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx | 0.62 |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 75.0 mm / 2.95 in / 2.95 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.12 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 2494 cm3 / 152.2 cu in / 152.2 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 415.67 cm3/cylinder / 25.366 cu in/cylinder / 25.366 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.8 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 123.0 kW / 167.2 hp / 167.2 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 239.0 Nm / 176.3 lbft / 176.3 lbft at 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 121.4 kW / 165.1 bhp / 165.1 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 66.2 kW/l / 1.475 bhp/cu in / 1.475 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 95.83 Nm/l / 0.838 lbft/cu in / 0.838 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.81 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.91 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 214 km/h / 133 mph / 133 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 8.70 s / 8.70 s / 8.70 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 104.76 kW/ton / 142.43 bhp/ton / 142.43 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.STA.TA.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 525i SE
