Technical Specifications BMW 5 Series 1976 - 1979 Sedan




1976 5 Series E12 Facelift 1976

528i (184 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
184 hp @ 5800 rpm.  | 137 kW
Torque
235 Nm @ 4300 rpm.  | 173 lb-ft
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2788 cc  | 2.79 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression
10.2 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
70 L  | 18.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
440 L  | 15.5 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2636 mm  | 103.8 in.
Front track
1406 mm  | 55.4 in.
Rear track
1442 mm  | 56.8 in.
Length
4620 mm  | 181.9 in.
Width
1690 mm  | 66.5 in.
Height
1425 mm  | 56.1 in.
Ride height
140 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
5
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
1976 5 Series E12 Facelift 1976

520 (122 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
122 hp @ 6000 rpm.  | 91 kW
Torque
160 Nm @ 4000 rpm.  | 118 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
12.4 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
180 km/h  | 112 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1990 cc  | 1.99 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
66 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
10.3 l/100 km  | 22.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
70 L  | 18.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
440 L  | 15.5 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2636 mm  | 103.8 in.
Front track
1406 mm  | 55.4 in.
Rear track
1442 mm  | 56.8 in.
Length
4620 mm  | 181.9 in.
Width
1690 mm  | 66.5 in.
Height
1425 mm  | 56.1 in.
Ride height
140 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1310 kg  | 2889 lbs
Number of seats
5
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
1976 5 Series E12 Facelift 1976

528i (177 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
177 hp @ 5800 rpm.  | 132 kW
Torque
235 Nm @ 4300 rpm.  | 173 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
9.3 sec
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Top speed
208 km/h  | 129 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2788 cc  | 2.79 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression
10.2 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
10.6 l/100 km  | 22.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
70 L  | 18.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
440 L  | 15.5 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2636 mm  | 103.8 in.
Front track
1406 mm  | 55.4 in.
Rear track
1442 mm  | 56.8 in.
Length
4620 mm  | 181.9 in.
Width
1690 mm  | 66.5 in.
Height
1425 mm  | 56.1 in.
Ride height
140 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1410 kg  | 3109 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R16
Tire size
245/75 R16
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
1976 5 Series E12 Facelift 1976

520i (125 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
125 hp @ 5800 rpm.  | 93 kW
Torque
170 Nm @ 4000 rpm.  | 125 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
11.3 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
181 km/h  | 112 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1990 cc  | 1.99 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
66 mm
Compression
9.7 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
9.5 l/100 km  | 24.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
70 L  | 18.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
440 L  | 15.5 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2636 mm  | 103.8 in.
Front track
1406 mm  | 55.4 in.
Rear track
1442 mm  | 56.8 in.
Length
4620 mm  | 181.9 in.
Width
1690 mm  | 66.5 in.
Height
1425 mm  | 56.1 in.
Ride height
140 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1260 kg  | 2778 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
5.5 J x 15
Tire size
185/65 R15
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
1976 5 Series E12 Facelift 1976

525 (150 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
150 hp @ 5800 rpm.  | 112 kW
Torque
212 Nm @ 4000 rpm.  | 156 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
10.1 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
193 km/h  | 120 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2494 cc  | 2.49 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
71.6 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
14.3 l/100 km  | 16.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
7.4 l/100 km  | 31.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
10.5 l/100 km  | 22.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
70 L  | 18.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
440 L  | 15.5 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2636 mm  | 103.8 in.
Front track
1406 mm  | 55.4 in.
Rear track
1442 mm  | 56.8 in.
Length
4620 mm  | 181.9 in.
Width
1690 mm  | 66.5 in.
Height
1425 mm  | 56.1 in.
Max weight
1810 kg  | 3991 lbs
Ride height
139 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1350 kg  | 2977 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Tire size
175/65 R14
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
1976 5 Series E12 Facelift 1976

528 (170 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
170 hp @ 5800 rpm.  | 127 kW
Torque
253 Nm @ 4000 rpm.  | 187 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
9.5 sec
Drive type
Front wheel drive
Top speed
198 km/h  | 123 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2788 cc  | 2.79 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression
10.2 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (combined)
10.8 l/100 km  | 21.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
70 L  | 18.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
440 L  | 15.5 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2636 mm  | 103.8 in.
Front track
1406 mm  | 55.4 in.
Rear track
1442 mm  | 56.8 in.
Length
4620 mm  | 181.9 in.
Width
1690 mm  | 66.5 in.
Height
1425 mm  | 56.1 in.
Ride height
140 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1385 kg  | 3054 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R14
Tire size
195/60 R14 85V
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
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