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BMW E12 5 Series 528 Specs

(1974 - 1976) - Technical Specifications for Years 1974, 1975, 1976

Petrol

2788 cm³
170.1 cu-in

Inline 6

165 PS
163 HP / 121 kW

238 Nm
175 lb-ft

198 km/h
123 Mph

BMW E12 5 Series 528 Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	E12

Body :	Sedan

Num. of Doors :	4 doors


BMW E12 5 Series 528 Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	Inline 6

Engine Code :	M30

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	Dual Zenith 32/40INAT two-barrel carburetors

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine Position :	Front

Engine displacement :	2788 cm³ / 170.1 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :	86 x 80 mm 3.39 x 3.15 inches

Number of valves :	12 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	9

Horsepower :	165 PS / 163 HP / 121 kW @ 5800 rpm

Maximum torque :	238 Nm / 175 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	4 speed Manual


BMW E12 5 Series 528 Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway:	10.8 L/100 km 26 MPG UK 22 MPG US

Fuel Tank Capacity :	70 L 18.5 US gallons 15.4 UK gallons


BMW E12 5 Series 528 Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	263.6 cm / 103.78 inches

Length :	462 cm / 181.89 inches

Width :	169 cm / 66.54 inches

Height :	142.6 cm / 56.14 inches

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	0.43

Curb Weight :	1385 kg / 3053 lbs

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	8.4 kg/hp


BMW E12 5 Series 528 Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	5 seats

Trunk / Boot capacity :	620 L / 21.9 cu-ft


BMW E12 5 Series 528 Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Discs (272 mm / 10.71 inches)

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Discs (272 mm / 10.71 inches)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	195/70 R14

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	195/70 R14

Front Suspension :	MacPherson struts

Rear Suspension :	Semi-trailing arms