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1981 BMW 5 Series (E28) 525e 2.7 (122 Hp)

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Key specs

BMW 5 Series Sedan 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

What is the body type, BMW 5 Series (E28)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1981 5 Series (E28) 525e 2.7 (122 Hp)?180 km/h | 111.85 mph
How much power, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1981 525e 2.7 (122 Hp)?122 Hp, 230 Nm
169.64 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1981 525e 2.7 (122 Hp)?2.7 l
2693 cm3
164.34 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1981 BMW 525e 2.7 (122 Hp)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, BMW 5 Series (E28) Sedan 1981 525e 2.7 (122 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1981 BMW 5 Series Sedan?4620 mm
181.89 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1981 BMW 5 Series Sedan?1700 mm
66.93 in.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1981 BMW 5 Series Sedan?460 l
16.24 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1981 BMW 5 Series (E28) 525e 2.7 (122 Hp)?5, manual transmission

BMW 5 Series (E28) 525e 2.7 (122 Hp) 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 Specs

General information
BrandBMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E28)
Modification (Engine) 525e 2.7 (122 Hp)
Start of production 1981 year
End of production 1987 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed 180 km/h 111.85 mph
Engine specs
Power 122 Hp @ 4250 rpm.
Power per litre 45.3 Hp/l
Torque 230 Nm @ 3250 rpm. 169.64 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M20B27
Engine displacement 2693 cm3 164.34 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 84 mm 3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 81 mm 3.19 in.
Compression ratio 22
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 4.25 l 4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt
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Coolant 12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 460 l 16.24 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4620 mm 181.89 in.
Width 1700 mm 66.93 in.
Height 1415 mm 55.71 in.
Wheelbase 2625 mm 103.35 in.
Front track 1430 mm 56.3 in.
Rear (Back) track 1470 mm 57.87 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