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BMW 523i {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 177.4 PS (175.0 bhp) (130.5 kW) @ 5800 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 8.50 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km 29.00 s
Top speed 235 km/h (146 mph)
Fuel consumption 12.1/6.4/8.5 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 205.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 113.27 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 230.0 Nm (170 ft·lb) (23.5 kgm) @ 3500-5000 rpm
bmep 1157.5 kPa (167.9 psi)
Specific torque 92.11 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 2888 mm
wheelbase 113.7 in
Length (milimeters) 4841 mm
Length (inches) 190.6 in
Width (milimeters) 1846 mm
Width (inches) 72.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1468 mm
Height (inches) 57.8 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1545 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3406 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 0.280
Frontal area 2.26 m2
Cx 0.63

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 225/55 R 16 95V
Wheels 7J x 16 LM
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 310 mm
Braked area
Transmission 6M
Top gear ratio 0.85
Final drive ratio 3.23

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

Download 2005 BMW 523i {E60} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 2005

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