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1978 BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 528i (184 Hp)

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Key specs

BMW 5 Series Sedan 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

What is the body type, BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How much power, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1978 528i (184 Hp)?184 Hp, 235 Nm
173.33 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1978 528i (184 Hp)?2.8 l
2788 cm3
170.13 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1978 BMW 528i (184 Hp)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) Sedan 1978 528i (184 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1978 BMW 5 Series Sedan?4620 mm
181.89 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1978 BMW 5 Series Sedan?1690 mm
66.54 in.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1978 BMW 5 Series Sedan?440 l
15.54 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1978 BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 528i (184 Hp)?5, manual transmission

BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 528i (184 Hp) 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 Specs

General information
BrandBMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)
Modification (Engine) 528i (184 Hp)
Start of production 1978 year
End of production 1981 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine specs
Power 184 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 66 Hp/l
Torque 235 Nm @ 4300 rpm. 173.33 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M30B28LE
Engine displacement 2788 cm3 170.13 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 84 mm 3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 84 mm 3.31 in.
Compression ratio 10.2
Number of valves per cylinder 4
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
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Space, Volume and weights
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) 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 brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc