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BMW 525 {E12}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 86.00 mm × 71.60 mm 3.39 in × 2.82 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2.5 litre 2495 cc (152.254 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block; light alloy h
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system 1 So 4A1 carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 17.10 s
Standing km
Top speed 193 km/h (120 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 109.63 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1047.6 kPa (151.9 psi)
Specific torque 83.37 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 6200 rpm
Code
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.2
Unitary capacity 415.83 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2640 mm
wheelbase 103.9 in
Length (milimeters) 4620 mm
Length (inches) 181.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1690 mm
Width (inches) 66.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1420 mm
Height (inches) 55.9 in
L:W ratio 1.75
Ground clearance (milimeters) 140 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1350 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2976 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 ZF worm & roller
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.50 m
Tyres 175 HR 14
Wheels 5½ x 14
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅ 280 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.65

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 1976 BMW 525 {E12} PDF Manual
Designer Paul Bracq
Year 1976

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