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BMW 525i {E60}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 84.00 mm × 75.00 mm 3.31 in × 2.95 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2.5 litre 2494 cc (152.193 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.50:1
Fuel system Siemens MS45 fuel inj.
Maximum power 191.6 PS (189.0 bhp) (140.9 kW) @ 6000 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 7.90 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 238 km/h (148 mph)
Fuel consumption 13.6/7.0/9.4 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 228.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 120.77 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 245.0 Nm (181 ft·lb) (25 kgm) @ 3500 rpm
bmep 1234.5 kPa (179 psi)
Specific torque 98.24 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.12
Unitary capacity 415.67 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) 1565 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3450 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 11.40 m
Tyres 225/55 R 16 95W
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 3.15

General information

RAC rating 26.2
Number made
Model code
Model family E60
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

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Year 2003

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