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BMW 523i {E39}

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
Compression ratio
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 8.00 s
0-100 mph 20.70 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 229 km/h (142 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 110.03 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1234.5 kPa (179 psi)
Specific torque 98.24 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 7
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 2830 mm
wheelbase 111.4 in
Length (milimeters) 4775 mm
Length (inches) 188 in
Width (milimeters) 1800 mm
Width (inches) 70.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1435 mm
Height (inches) 56.5 in
L:W ratio 1.69
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
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 26.2
Number made
Model code
Model family E39
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1996 BMW 523i {E39} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1996

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