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(1996 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2494 cm3 / 152.2 cu in / 152.2 cu in, 126.8 kW / 170.0 hp / 170.0 hp @ 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm, 245.0 N·m / 180.7 lb·ft / 180.7 lb·ft @ 3950 rpm / 3950 rpm / 3950 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 229 km/h / 142 mph / 142 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 523i | Issued until | |
| Serie | 5 | Number made | |
| Model family | E39 | 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 | Cargo capacity (volume) | 500 l / 17.66 cu ft / 17.66 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 5010 l / 176.93 cu ft / 176.93 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4775 mm / 188.0 in / 188.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1545 kg / 3406 lb / 3406 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1800 mm / 70.9 in / 70.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1435 mm / 56.5 in / 56.5 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2830 mm / 111.4 in / 111.4 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.69 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.20 m2 / 23.6 sq ft / 23.6 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 | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| 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 details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.12 | |
| Fuel supply | EFi | Engine displacement | 2494 cm3 / 152.2 cu in / 152.2 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Unitary capacity | 415.67 cm3/cylinder / 25.366 cu in/cylinder / 25.366 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | |
| Sump | Max. output power | 126.8 kW / 170.0 hp / 170.0 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 245.0 N·m / 180.7 lb·ft / 180.7 lb·ft at 3950 rpm / 3950 rpm / 3950 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 68.5 kW / 91.8 hp / 91.8 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 50.8 kW/l / 1.117 bhp/cu in / 1.117 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 98.2 N·m/l / 0.86 lb·ft/cu in / 0.86 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 229 km/h / 142 mph / 142 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 8.00 s / 8.00 s / 8.00 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 110.0 kW/ton / 83.4 bhp/ton / 83.4 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 20.70 s / 20.70 s / 20.70 s | 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 | recirculating ball PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Independent, MacPherson strut, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Trailing arm, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 523i
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