BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 528i (177 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 528i (177 Hp) /Sedan 1977 - 1978/

What is the body type of BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 528i (177 Hp)?

10.6 l/100 km
22.2 US mpg
26.6 UK mpg
9.4 km/l

How fast is 1977 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 528i (177 Hp)?

208 km/h | 129 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.3 sec
0-60 mph: 8.8 sec

What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1977 528i (177 Hp)?

177 Hp, 235 Nm
173 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1977 528i (177 Hp)?

2.8 l
2788 cm³
170.13 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1977 BMW 528i (177 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) Sedan 1977 528i (177 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1977 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

4620 mm
181.89 in.

What is the width of 1977 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

1690 mm
66.54 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1977 BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 528i (177 Hp)?

1410 kg
3109 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1977 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

440 l
15.5 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1977 BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 528i (177 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

BMW
- BMW 5 Series
  - 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)
    - M535i (218 Hp)
    - 528i (184 Hp)
    - 528i (177 Hp)
    - 528 (170 Hp)
    - 525 (150 Hp)
    - 520i (125 Hp)
    - 520 (122 Hp)

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)

Modification (Engine)

528i (177 Hp)

Start of production

1977 year

End of production

1978 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.6 l/100 km 22.2 US mpg
26.6 UK mpg
9.4 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.3 sec

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

8.8 sec

Maximum speed

208 km/h 129 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

8 kg/Hp, 125.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6 kg/Nm, 166.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

177 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

63.5 Hp/l

Torque

235 Nm @ 4300 rpm. 173 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M30B28

Engine displacement

2788 cm³ 170.13 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm 3.31 in.

Piston Stroke

84 mm 3.31 in.

Compression ratio

10.2:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

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

1410 kg 3109 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)

140 mm 5.51 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 brakes

Disc

Rear brakes