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

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Key specs

BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 528i (184 Hp) /Sedan 1978 - 1981/

What is the body type of BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1978 528i (184 Hp)?
184 Hp, 235 Nm
173 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1978 528i (184 Hp)?
2.8 l
2788 cm3
170.13 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1978 BMW 528i (184 Hp)?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of 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.
What is the length of 1978 BMW 5 Series Sedan?
4620 mm
181.89 in.
What is the width of 1978 BMW 5 Series Sedan?
1690 mm
66.54 in.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1978 BMW 5 Series Sedan?
440 l
15.5 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1978 BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 528i (184 Hp)?
5, manual transmission
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General information

Brand
BMW
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 type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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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 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
10.2:1
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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Volume and weights

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
Disc