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

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Key specs

BMW 5 Series Sedan 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

What is the body type, BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 525 (150 Hp)?10.5 l/100 km
22.4 US mpg
26.9 UK mpg
9.52 km/l
How fast is the car, 1976 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 525 (150 Hp)?193 km/h | 119.92 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.1 sec
0-60 mph: 9.6 sec
How much power, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1976 525 (150 Hp)?150 Hp, 212 Nm
156.36 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1976 525 (150 Hp)?2.5 l
2494 cm3
152.19 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1976 BMW 525 (150 Hp)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) Sedan 1976 525 (150 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1976 BMW 5 Series Sedan?4620 mm
181.89 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1976 BMW 5 Series Sedan?1690 mm
66.54 in.
What is the curb weight, 1976 BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 525 (150 Hp)?1350 kg
2976.24 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1976 BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 525 (150 Hp)?1810 kg
3990.37 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1976 BMW 5 Series Sedan?440 l
15.54 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1976 BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 525 (150 Hp)?5, manual transmission

BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 525 (150 Hp) 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 Specs

General information
BrandBMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)
Modification (Engine) 525 (150 Hp)
Start of production 1976 year
End of production 1981 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 14.3 l/100 km 16.45 US mpg
19.75 UK mpg
6.99 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 7.4 l/100 km 31.79 US mpg
38.17 UK mpg
13.51 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 10.5 l/100 km 22.4 US mpg
26.9 UK mpg
9.52 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.6 sec
Maximum speed 193 km/h 119.92 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 9 kg/Hp, 111.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.4 kg/Nm, 157 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 150 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 60.1 Hp/l
Torque 212 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 156.36 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M30B25
Engine displacement 2494 cm3 152.19 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 86 mm 3.39 in.
Piston Stroke 71.6 mm 2.82 in.
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 5.8 l 6.13 US qt | 5.1 UK qt
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Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1350 kg 2976.24 lbs.
Max. weight 1810 kg 3990.37 lbs.
Max load 460 kg 1014.13 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 440 l 15.54 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4620 mm 181.89 in.
Width 1690 mm 66.54 in.
Height 1425 mm 56.1 in.
Wheelbase 2636 mm 103.78 in.
Front track 1406 mm 55.35 in.
Rear (Back) track 1442 mm 56.77 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 139 mm 5.47 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Tires size 175/80 R14
Wheel rims size14