Compare: BMW 5 Series 1978 Sedan 184 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)

Modification (Engine)

528i (184 Hp)

Start of production

1978

End of production

1981

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

184 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

66 Hp/l

Torque

235 Nm @ 4300 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M30B28LE

Engine displacement

2788 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

84 mm

Compression ratio

10.2

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

5.8 l

Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

440 l

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4620 mm

Width

1690 mm

Height

1425 mm

Wheelbase

2636 mm

Front track

1406 mm

Rear (Back) track

1442 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

140 mm

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