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1974 BMW 5 Series (E12) 528 (165 Hp)

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Key specs

BMW 5 Series Sedan 1974, 1975, 1976

What is the body type, BMW 5 Series (E12)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, BMW 5 Series (E12) 528 (165 Hp)?10.8 l/100 km
21.78 US mpg
26.16 UK mpg
9.26 km/l
How fast is the car, 1974 5 Series (E12) 528 (165 Hp)?198 km/h | 123.03 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.5 sec
0-60 mph: 9 sec
How much power, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1974 528 (165 Hp)?165 Hp, 238 Nm
175.54 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1974 528 (165 Hp)?2.8 l
2788 cm3
170.13 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1974 BMW 528 (165 Hp)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, BMW 5 Series (E12) Sedan 1974 528 (165 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1974 BMW 5 Series Sedan?4620 mm
181.89 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1974 BMW 5 Series Sedan?1690 mm
66.54 in.
What is the curb weight, 1974 BMW 5 Series (E12) 528 (165 Hp)?1385 kg
3053.4 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1974 BMW 5 Series (E12) 528 (165 Hp)?1840 kg
4056.51 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1974 BMW 5 Series Sedan?440 l
15.54 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1974 BMW 5 Series (E12) 528 (165 Hp)?4, manual transmission

BMW 5 Series (E12) 528 (165 Hp) 1974, 1975, 1976 Specs

General information
BrandBMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E12)
Modification (Engine) 528 (165 Hp)
Start of production 1974 year
End of production 1976 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 10.8 l/100 km 21.78 US mpg
26.16 UK mpg
9.26 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9 sec
Maximum speed 198 km/h 123.03 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.4 kg/Hp, 119.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.8 kg/Nm, 171.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 165 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 59.2 Hp/l
Torque 238 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 175.54 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M30B28
Engine displacement 2788 cm3 170.13 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 86 mm 3.39 in.
Piston Stroke 80 mm 3.15 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 1385 kg 3053.4 lbs.
Max. weight 1840 kg 4056.51 lbs.
Max load 455 kg 1003.1 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 4 gears, manual transmission
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Tires size 195/70 R14
Wheel rims size14