BMW1977 528i Specs

1977 (E12) BMW 528i Specs & Performance

1977, 1978, 1979 (E12)

Tech Specs Summary


2.8 L Inline 6

129 mph

9.3 seconds

175 hp

15.7 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

unavailable
lb
3,109 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

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

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
15.7 mpg
Total Range
289 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
2.8 Liter
170.1 in3
Layout
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
175 hp @ 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
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
M30B28
Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Bore x Stroke
3.386 x 3.15 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.08:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
1.03 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
29 hp
Cylinder Volume
28.4 in3
BMEP
153.6 PSI
10.6 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
4 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
195/70R14
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Semi-Trailing Arm
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Large Sedan
Door Count
4
Seat Count
5
Turning Radius
34.5 ft
Curb Weight
3,109 lbs
Gross Weight
4,123 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,014 lbs
Length
181.9 in
Width
66.5 in
Height
56.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Front Track
56 in
Rear Track
57.7 in
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Performance Rating2
Environment Rating1.5
Practicality Rating1.5

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
City Driving

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