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1988 BMW 5 Series (E34) 525i (170 Hp)

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Key specs

BMW 5 Series Sedan 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

What is the body type, BMW 5 Series (E34)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 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
How much power, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1988 525i (170 Hp)?170 Hp, 222 Nm
163.74 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1988 525i (170 Hp)?2.5 l
2494 cm3
152.19 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1988 BMW 525i (170 Hp)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, 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.
How long is this vehicle, 1988 BMW 5 Series Sedan?4720 mm
185.83 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1988 BMW 5 Series Sedan?1751 mm
68.94 in.
What is the curb weight, 1988 BMW 5 Series (E34) 525i (170 Hp)?1450 kg
3196.7 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1988 BMW 5 Series (E34) 525i (170 Hp)?1960 kg
4321.06 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1988 BMW 5 Series Sedan?460 l
16.24 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1988 BMW 5 Series (E34) 525i (170 Hp)?5, manual transmission

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

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 17.96 US mpg
21.56 UK mpg
7.63 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
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
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Coolant 10.5 l 11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt
Space, 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
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