BMW1975 525 Specs

1975 (E12) BMW 525 Specifications & Performance

1975, 1976 (E12)

Tech Specs Summary


2.5 L Inline 6

118 mph

10.0 seconds

143 BHP

18.8 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

unavailable
kg
1,350 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
118 mph
0-62 mph
10.0 seconds
0-60 mph
9.7 seconds
Power-to-Weight
106 BHP/Tonne
Power
143 BHP
Torque
156 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
18.8 mpg
Total Range
289 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2.5 Litre
2,494 cc
Configuration
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
143 BHP @ 6,000 RPM
145 ps @ 6,000 RPM
Peak Torque
156 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
212 N·m @ 4,000 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (12v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M30B25V
Compression Ratio
9:1
Bore x Stroke
86 x 71.6 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.2:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
57 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
24 BHP
Unitary Capacity
416 cc
BMEP
10.7 Bar
154.9 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
175 x 14
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Semi-Trailing Arm
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Large Saloon
Doors
4
Seats
5
Turning Circle
10.9 m
Kerb Weight
1,350 kg
Gross Weight
1,810 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
Length
4,620 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
1,425 mm
Wheelbase
2,636 mm
Front Track
1,406 mm
Rear Track
1,442 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
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2.2

Performance Rating1.9
Environment Rating1.6
Practicality Rating1.5

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
City Driving

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