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Specs of BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp) /1995, 1996, 1997, 1998/

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Key specs:
BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp)
/Sedan 1995 - 1998/

What is the body type of BMW 5 Series (E39)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1995 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp)?228 km/h | 141.67 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.5 sec
0-60 mph: 8.1 sec
What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1995 523i (170 Hp)?170 Hp, 245 Nm
180.7 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1995 523i (170 Hp)?2.5 l
2494 cm3
152.19 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1995 BMW 523i (170 Hp)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E39) Sedan 1995 523i (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 1995 BMW 5 Series Sedan?4775 mm
187.99 in.
What is the width of 1995 BMW 5 Series Sedan?1800 mm
70.87 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1995 BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp)?1475 kg
3251.82 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1995 BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp)?1985 kg
4376.18 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1995 BMW 5 Series Sedan?460 l
16.24 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1995 BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp)?5, manual transmission

BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp) - Full specifications

General information

BrandBMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E39)
Modification (Engine) 523i (170 Hp)
Start of production 1995 year
End of production 1998 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 consumption (economy) - extra urban 7.2 l/100 km 32.7 US mpg
39.2 UK mpg
13.9 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.1 sec
Maximum speed 228 km/h 141.67 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.7 kg/Hp, 115.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6 kg/Nm, 166.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power 170 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre 68.2 Hp/l
Torque 245 Nm @ 3950 rpm. 180.7 lb.-ft. @ 3950 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M52B25
Engine displacement 2494 cm3 152.19 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 84 mm 3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 75 mm 2.95 in.
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 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

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight 1475 kg 3251.82 lbs.
Max. weight 1985 kg 4376.18 lbs.
Max load 510 kg 1124.36 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 460 l 16.24 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Max. roof load 100 kg 220.46 lbs.

Dimensions

Length 4775 mm 187.99 in.
Width 1800 mm 70.87 in.
Height 1435 mm 56.5 in.
Wheelbase 2830 mm 111.42 in.
Front track 1516 mm 59.69 in.
Rear (Back) track 1530 mm 60.24 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 suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Several arms and rods
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/65 R15
Wheel rims size15