1983 - BMW - 525e

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 525e 1983
General Information
Make BMW
Model 525e
Production Year 1983
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family E28
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2620 mm     (103,1 in)
Front Track 1430 mm     (56,3 in)
Rear Track 1470 mm     (57,9 in)
Length 4620 mm     (181,9 in)
Width 1700 mm     (66,9 in)
Height 1420 mm     (55,9 in)
Ground Clearance 140 mm     (5,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,76
Weight 1250 kg     (2753,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 70 litre   (15,4 Imp gal ,  18,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,39
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMW
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2693 cc     (164,34 cu in)
Bore 84 mm     (3,31 in)
Stroke 81 mm     (3,19 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,04
Unitary Capacity 448,83 cc/cylinder    (27,39 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 7
Compression Ratio 11 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo Mot II fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 123 HP     (91,7 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4250 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 240 N.m     (177,1 lb.ft ,  24,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3250 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 206,1 N.m    (4250 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 98,4 HP/ton    (73,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 45,7 HP/litre    (34,1 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 9,6 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 17,4 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 185 km/h   (115 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,81 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,93 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type ZF worm & roller
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 10,9 m    (35,8 ft)
Suspension (front) I.MS.CS.LW.LowTrailLi.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.STA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 175 HR 14
Tyres (rear) 175 HR 14