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BMW 525Li {E60}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 82.00 mm × 78.80 mm 3.23 in × 3.1 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2.5 litre 2497 cc (152.376 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 11.00:1
Fuel system
Maximum power 218 PS (215.0 bhp) (160.3 kW) @ 6500 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 8.70 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 242 km/h (150 mph)
Fuel consumption 13.6/7.1/9.5 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 134.38 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 250.0 Nm (184 ft·lb) (25.5 kgm) @ 2750-4250 rpm
bmep 1258.1 kPa (182.5 psi)
Specific torque 100.12 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.04
Unitary capacity 416.17 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3028 mm
wheelbase 119.2 in
Length (milimeters) 4981 mm
Length (inches) 196.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1846 mm
Width (inches) 72.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1477 mm
Height (inches) 58.1 in
L:W ratio 1.64
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1600 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3527 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 70 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15.4 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 225/50 R 17
Wheels 7.5J x 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 6A
Top gear ratio 0.69
Final drive ratio 3.91

General information

RAC rating 25.0
Number made
Model code
Model family E60
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

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Year 2006

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