BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 525 (150 Hp) Specs

BMW LogoBMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 525 (150 Hp) has been in production since 1976 - 1981. Cars comes in Sedan body types and can be suited with Petrol (Gasoline) engine types with a volume of 2.5L liters, engines produces a power of 150 Hp. Fuel consumption of BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 525 (150 Hp) is 10.5 l/100 km. The overall dimensions of the car are 4620x1690x1425 mm, and the weight is from 1350 kg.

BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 525 (150 Hp) 1976 - 1981
BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 525 (150 Hp) 1976 - 1981
BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 525 (150 Hp) 1976 - 1981


General data

Generation5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)
Modification525 (150 Hp)
Start of production1976 year
End of production1981 year
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
ModelM30

Fuel consumption (economy), emissions

Fuel consumption - urban14.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - extra urban7.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - combined10.5 l/100 km

Performance specs

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph)10.1 sec
Maximum speed193 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio9 kg/Hp, 111.1 Hp/tonne

Engine technical data

Power150 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre60.1 Hp/l
Torque212 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine locationFront, Longitudinal
Engine displacement2494 cm3
Number of cylinders6
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore86 mm
Piston Stroke71.6 mm
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Engine aspirationNaturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity5.8 l

Suspension and brakes specs

Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelRear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission)5
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Tires size175/80 R14
Wheel rims sizeR14

Dimensions

Length4620 mm
Width1690 mm
Height1425 mm
Wheelbase2636 mm
Front track1406 mm
Rear (Back) track1442 mm
Ride height139 mm

Weights, volume and space

Kerb Weight1350 kg
Max. weight1810 kg
Max load460 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum440 l
Fuel tank capacity70 l