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(1973 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 12-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 2495 cm3 / 152.3 cu in / 152.3 cu in, 106.6 kW / 143.0 hp / 143.0 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 208.0 N·m / 153.4 lb·ft / 153.4 lb·ft @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 192 km/h / 119 mph / 119 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1973 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 525 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 5 | Number made | |
| Model family | E12 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Paul Bracq | Cargo capacity (volume) | 520 l / 18.36 cu ft / 18.36 cu ft |
| Passenger space (volume) | 4450 l / 157.15 cu ft / 157.15 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4620 mm / 181.9 in / 181.9 in | Total (curb) weight | 1380 kg / 3042 lb / 3042 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1690 mm / 66.5 in / 66.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1425 mm / 56.1 in / 56.1 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2636 mm / 103.8 in / 103.8 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1406 mm / 55.4 in / 55.4 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1446 mm / 56.9 in / 56.9 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.75 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.05 m2 / 22.0 sq ft / 22.0 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 71.6 mm / 2.82 in / 2.82 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.2 | |
| Fuel supply | 2 Ze 32/40 INAT carbs | Engine displacement | 2495 cm3 / 152.3 cu in / 152.3 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Unitary capacity | 415.83 cm3/cylinder / 25.376 cu in/cylinder / 25.376 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 106.6 kW / 143.0 hp / 143.0 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 208.0 N·m / 153.4 lb·ft / 153.4 lb·ft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 48.9 kW / 65.5 hp / 65.5 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 42.7 kW/l / 0.939 bhp/cu in / 0.939 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 83.4 N·m/l / 0.73 lb·ft/cu in / 0.73 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.64 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 192 km/h / 119 mph / 119 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 103.6 kW/ton / 78.5 bhp/ton / 78.5 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 10.50 s / 10.50 s / 10.50 s | 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) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | worm & roller | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Independent, MacPherson strut, Coil springs, Lower wishbone,Lo Trailing link, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Semi-trailing arm, Coil springs |
| Wheels front | 5.5J x 14 H2 | Wheels rear | 5.5J x 14 H2 |
| Tyres front | 175 HR 14 | Tyres rear | 175 HR 14 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | 280 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in | Brake diameter rear | 272 mm / 10.7 in / 10.7 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 525
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