BMW 5 Series (E12) 525 (146 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 5 Series (E12) 525 (146 Hp) /Sedan 1973 - 1976/

What is the body type of BMW 5 Series (E12)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 5 Series (E12) 525 (146 Hp)?

10.5 l/100 km
22.4 US mpg
26.9 UK mpg
9.5 km/l

How fast is 1973 5 Series (E12) 525 (146 Hp)?

193 km/h | 120 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.1 sec
0-60 mph: 9.6 sec

What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1973 525 (146 Hp)?

146 Hp, 215 Nm
159 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1973 525 (146 Hp)?

2.5 l
2494 cm³
152.19 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1973 BMW 525 (146 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E12) Sedan 1973 525 (146 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1973 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

4620 mm
181.89 in.

What is the width of 1973 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

1690 mm
66.54 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1973 BMW 5 Series (E12) 525 (146 Hp)?

1345 kg
2965 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1973 BMW 5 Series (E12) 525 (146 Hp)?

1810 kg
3990 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1973 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

440 l
15.5 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1973 BMW 5 Series (E12) 525 (146 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

BMW 5 Series (E12) 525 (146 Hp)

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- BMW 5 Series
  - 5 Series (E12)
    - 528 (165 Hp)
    - 525 (146 Hp)
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    - 520 (115 Hp)
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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series (E12)

Modification (Engine)

525 (146 Hp)

Start of production

1973

End of production

1976

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.5 l/100 km 22.4 US mpg
26.9 UK mpg
9.5 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10.1 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

9.6 sec

Maximum speed

193 km/h 120 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

9.2 kg/Hp, 108.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.3 kg/Nm, 159.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

146 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

58.5 Hp/l

Torque

215 Nm @ 3700 rpm. 159 lb.-ft. @ 3700 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M30B25

Engine displacement

2494 cm³ 152.19 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

86 mm 3.39 in.

Piston Stroke

71.6 mm 2.82 in.

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

5.8 l 6.13 US qt | 5.1 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1345 kg 2965 lbs.

Max. weight

1810 kg 3990 lbs.

Max load

465 kg 1025 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

440 l 15.5 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal

Max. roof load

75 kg 165 lbs.

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

4 gears, manual transmission

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Tire size

175/80 R14

Wheel rim size

BMW 5 Series (E12) 525 (146 Hp)1973, 1974, 1975, 1976: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions