1981 525i Specs1981 (E28) BMW 525i Specifications & Performance
1981 - 1985 (E28)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 2.5 L Inline 6
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- 122 mph
- 
- 9.9 seconds
- 
- 148 BHP
- 
- 18.8 mpg
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- 4 Doors
- 
- 5 Seats
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- 460 L
- 
- 1,290 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 122 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 9.9 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 9.6 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 115 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 148 BHP
- Torque
- 159 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 18.8 mpg
- Total Range
- 289 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 2.5 Litre
- 2,494 cc
- Configuration
- Inline 6
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 148 BHP @ 5,500 RPM
- 150 ps @ 5,500 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 159 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
- 215 N·m @ 4,000 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
- Engine Name
- M30B25
- Compression Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 86 x 71.6 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.2:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 59 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 25 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 416 cc
- BMEP
- 10.8 Bar
- 157.1 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (MT)
- 4 Gears
- Tyre Sizes
- 175 x 14 R
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Trailing-Arm
- Front Brakes
- Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Large Saloon
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo Space
- 460 L
- Turning Circle
- 10.4 m
- Kerb Weight
- 1,290 kg
- Gross Weight
- 1,800 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 510 kg
- Length
- 4,620 mm
- Width
- 1,700 mm
- Height
- 1,415 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,625 mm
- Front Track
- 1,430 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,470 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
> 1549cc
£375
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