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BMW 528i {E12}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 86.00 mm × 80.00 mm 3.39 in × 3.15 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2.8 litre 2788 cc (170.134 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system Bo fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 125.53 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1054.7 kPa (153 psi)
Specific torque 83.93 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.08
Unitary capacity 464.67 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2637 mm
wheelbase 103.8 in
Length (milimeters) 4618 mm
Length (inches) 181.8 in
Width (milimeters) 1689 mm
Width (inches) 66.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1422 mm
Height (inches) 56 in
L:W ratio 1.75
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1410 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3109 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 worm & roller
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.64

General information

RAC rating 27.5
Number made
Model code
Model family E12
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1977 BMW 528i {E12} PDF Manual
Designer Paul Bracq
Year 1977

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