BMW1977 528i Specs

1977 (E12) BMW 528i Specifications & Performance

1977, 1978, 1979 (E12)

Tech Specs Summary


2.8 L Inline 6

129 mph

9.3 seconds

175 BHP

18.8 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

unavailable
kg
1,410 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
129 mph
0-62 mph
9.3 seconds
0-60 mph
9.0 seconds
Power-to-Weight
124 BHP/Tonne
Power
175 BHP
Torque
173 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
18.8 mpg
Total Range
289 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2.8 Litre
2,788 cc
Configuration
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
175 BHP @ 5,800 RPM
177 ps @ 5,800 RPM
Peak Torque
173 lb·ft @ 4,300 RPM
235 N·m @ 4,300 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (12v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M30B28
Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Bore x Stroke
86 x 80 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.08:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
63 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
29 BHP
Unitary Capacity
465 cc
BMEP
10.6 Bar
153.6 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
195/70R14
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
10.5 m
Kerb Weight
1,410 kg
Gross Weight
1,870 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
Length
4,620 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
1,425 mm
Wheelbase
2,636 mm
Front Track
1,422 mm
Rear Track
1,466 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
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2.3

Performance Rating2
Environment Rating1.5
Practicality Rating1.5

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
City Driving

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