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(2008 model)
5-door 5-seater, petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve straight (inline) engine, OHC, 2497 cm3 / 152.4 cu in / 152.4 cu in, 130.0 kW / 174.3 hp / 174.3 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, consumption 8.7 l/100km / 32.5 mpg-UK / 27.0 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 523i Sport | Issued until | |
| Serie | 5 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | Number of seats | 5 | |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | 520 l / 18.36 cu ft / 18.36 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 2803 l / 98.99 cu ft / 98.99 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) | 520 l / 18.36 cu ft / 18.36 cu ft |
| Length | 4870 mm / 191.7 in / 191.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1490 kg / 3285 lb / 3285 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | Dry weight | ||
| Height | 1470 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 in | Load capacity | 170 kg / 375 lb / 375 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2890 mm / 113.8 in / 113.8 in | Gross (max.) weight | 1660 kg / 3660 lb / 3660 lb |
| Track front | Towing weight | 2000 kg / 4409 lb / 4409 lb | |
| 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) | 0.3 | Frontal area (A) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | Sequential port fuel injection (SFI/SEFI) | Engine displacement | 2497 cm3 / 152.4 cu in / 152.4 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 416.14 cm3/cylinder / 25.394 cu in/cylinder / 25.394 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | OHC | Compression ratio | 11.0 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 130.0 kW / 174.3 hp / 174.3 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm |
| Aspiration | Max. torque | 230.0 N·m / 169.6 lb·ft / 169.6 lb·ft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 52.0 kW / 69.7 hp / 69.7 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 52.1 kW/l / 1.144 bhp/cu in / 1.144 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | 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 | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 118.8 kW/ton / 90.0 bhp/ton / 90.0 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) | 8.7 l/100km / 32.5 mpg-UK / 27.0 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 204 g/km / 328 g/mi / 328 g/mi (est.) | |
| Range | 805 km / 500 mi / 500 mi |
| Engine location | Engine alignment | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | Power assisted steering | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 245/40-R16 | Tyres rear | 245/40-R16 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system), ASC (automatic stabilisation control) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 523i Sport
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