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(2005 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2497 cm3 / 152.4 cu in / 152.4 cu in, 130.5 kW / 175.0 hp / 175.0 hp @ 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm, 230.0 N·m / 169.6 lb·ft / 169.6 lb·ft @ 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 235 km/h / 146 mph / 146 mph top speed, consumption 8.5 l/100km / 33.2 mpg-UK / 27.7 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 523i | Issued until | |
| Serie | 5 | Number made | |
| Model family | E60 | 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) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4841 mm / 190.6 in / 190.6 in | Total (curb) weight | 1545 kg / 3406 lb / 3406 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1846 mm / 72.7 in / 72.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1468 mm / 57.8 in / 57.8 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2888 mm / 113.7 in / 113.7 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1558 mm / 61.3 in / 61.3 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1582 mm / 62.3 in / 62.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.28 | Frontal area (A) | 2.26 m2 / 24.3 sq ft / 24.3 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.63 m2 / 6.8 sq ft / 6.8 sq ft | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 15.7 kW / 21.0 hp / 21.0 hp |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 82.0 mm / 3.23 in / 3.23 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 78.8 mm / 3.10 in / 3.10 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.04 | |
| Fuel supply | Engine displacement | 2497 cm3 / 152.4 cu in / 152.4 cu in | |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 416.17 cm3/cylinder / 25.396 cu in/cylinder / 25.396 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 11.0 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 130.5 kW / 175.0 hp / 175.0 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 230.0 N·m / 169.6 lb·ft / 169.6 lb·ft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 77.7 kW / 104.2 hp / 104.2 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 52.3 kW/l / 1.148 bhp/cu in / 1.148 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 92.1 N·m/l / 0.81 lb·ft/cu in / 0.81 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.85 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.23 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 235 km/h / 146 mph / 146 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 113.3 kW/ton / 85.8 bhp/ton / 85.8 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 8.50 s / 8.50 s / 8.50 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 12.1 l/100km / 23.3 mpg-UK / 19.4 mpg-US |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 6.4 l/100km / 44.1 mpg-UK / 36.8 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 8.5 l/100km / 33.2 mpg-UK / 27.7 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 205 g/km / 330 g/mi / 330 g/mi | |
| Range | 824 km / 512 mi / 512 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 7J x 16 LM | Wheels rear | 7J x 16 LM |
| Tyres front | 225/55 R 16 95V | Tyres rear | 225/55 R 16 95V |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | 310 mm / 12.2 in / 12.2 in | Brake diameter rear | 320 mm / 12.6 in / 12.6 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 523i
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