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BMW 525i {E34}

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 SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.80:1
Fuel system Bosch DME 3 fuel inj.
Maximum power 170.3 PS (168.0 bhp) (125.3 kW) @ 5800 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 9.50 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 221 km/h (137 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 115.86 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 222.0 Nm (164 ft·lb) (22.6 kgm) @ 4300 rpm
bmep 1118.6 kPa (162.2 psi)
Specific torque 89.01 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 2760 mm
wheelbase 108.7 in
Length (milimeters) 4719 mm
Length (inches) 185.8 in
Width (milimeters) 1750 mm
Width (inches) 68.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1412 mm
Height (inches) 55.6 in
L:W ratio 1.71
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1450 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3197 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 80 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 17.6 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 21.1 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 195/65 VR 15
Wheels 6J x 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.81
Final drive ratio 3.73

General information

RAC rating 26.2
Number made
Model code
Model family E34
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1988 BMW 525i {E34} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1988

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