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Specs of BMW 5 Series (E34) 525i (170 Hp) /1988, 1989, 1990, 1991/

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BMW 5 Series (E34) 525i (170 Hp)
/Sedan 1988 - 1991/

What is the body type of BMW 5 Series (E34)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1988 5 Series (E34) 525i (170 Hp)?221 km/h | 137.32 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.5 sec
0-60 mph: 9 sec
What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1988 525i (170 Hp)?170 Hp, 222 Nm
163.74 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1988 525i (170 Hp)?2.5 l
2494 cm3
152.19 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1988 BMW 525i (170 Hp)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E34) Sedan 1988 525i (170 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1988 BMW 5 Series Sedan?4720 mm
185.83 in.
What is the width of 1988 BMW 5 Series Sedan?1751 mm
68.94 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1988 BMW 5 Series (E34) 525i (170 Hp)?1450 kg
3196.7 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1988 BMW 5 Series (E34) 525i (170 Hp)?1960 kg
4321.06 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1988 BMW 5 Series Sedan?460 l
16.24 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1988 BMW 5 Series (E34) 525i (170 Hp)?5, manual transmission

BMW 5 Series (E34) 525i (170 Hp) - Full specifications

General information

BrandBMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E34)
Modification (Engine) 525i (170 Hp)
Start of production 1988 year
End of production 1991 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 13.1 l/100 km 18 US mpg
21.6 UK mpg
7.6 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 221 km/h 137.32 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.5 kg/Hp, 117.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.5 kg/Nm, 153.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power 170 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 68.2 Hp/l
Torque 222 Nm @ 4300 rpm. 163.74 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M20B25
Engine displacement 2494 cm3 152.19 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Compression ratio 8:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 4.25 l 4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 10.5 l 11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight 1450 kg 3196.7 lbs.
Max. weight 1960 kg 4321.06 lbs.
Max load 510 kg 1124.36 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 460 l 16.24 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal
Max. roof load 100 kg 220.46 lbs.

Dimensions

Length 4720 mm 185.83 in.
Width 1751 mm 68.94 in.
Height 1412 mm 55.59 in.
Wheelbase 2761 mm 108.7 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11 m 36.09 ft.

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
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 195/65 R15
Wheel rims size15