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BMW 525i
General information | |
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| Model | BMW 525i |
| Year | 1981 |
| Category | Large/luxury cars |
| Rating | 59.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 2495 ccm (152.24 cubic inches) |
| Fuel city driving | 13.1 litres/100 km (17.96 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel mixed driving | 9.4 litres/100 km (25.02 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel highway driving | 7.2 litres/100 km (32.67 miles per gallon) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 5-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 2495 ccm (152.24 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 6 cylinder |
| Max power | 150.10 PS (110 kW or 148 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 215.00 Nm (21.9 kgf-m or 158.6 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 9.6:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 86.1 x 71.6 mm (3.4 x 2.8 inches) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel control | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 5-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 8.6 seconds |
| 0-60 miles | 9.6 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1173 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors | 4 |
| Passenger space | 4130 litres (1,091 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 11 m (429.1 inches) |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disks, 296 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disks, 298 mm |
| Brake details | ABS ABS |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1280 kg (2,821.9 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4780 mm (188.2 inches) |
| Overall width | 1810 mm (71.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1440 mm (56.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2630 mm (103.5 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 70.0 litres (18.49 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| CO2 emissions | 225.0 g/km |
