BMW 5 Series 525
4 Door Saloon with 4 speed Manual gearbox
E12

Comprehensive statistics for the first generation E12 BMW 5 Series 525, a 4 door petrol saloon with a 4 speed manual gearbox. It has a front engine rear wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 107 kW of power and 208 N⋅m of torque, providing a 0-100 km/h time of 10.5 seconds and a top speed of 192 km/h.

The BMW 5 Series E12 started production in 1972 and was in production for approximately 4 years, stopping production in 1976. This particular variant was in production from 1973 until 1976.

The specification listed below is based on a variant produced in 1973.

Specification

Trim Not Specified
Seats 5
Fuel Type Petrol
Transmission Type 4 Speed Manual
Body Style Saloon
Layout Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive (Longitudinally Mounted)
Engine 2.5L I6 12V SOHC
Engine Code M30B25V
Transmission Not Specified
Steering Not Specified
Suspension Front Independent Macpherson Strut using Coil Springs with a Lower Wishbone Trailing Arm and Anti-Roll Bar
Suspension Rear Independent Semi-Trailing Arm using Coil Springs
Brakes Front 280 mm Disc
Brakes Rear 272 mm Disc
Braking System Servo-assisted
VED Not Specified
Effizienz Not Specified
Insurance Group Not Specified

Performance

Power (kW) 107 kW @ 6,000 RPM
Torque (N⋅m) 208 N⋅m @ 4,000 RPM
Redline (RPM)
0-80 km/h (0-50 mph)
0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 10.5 seconds
0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph)
Quarter Mile Time (seconds)
Standing Kilometer Time (seconds)
Top Speed (km/h) 192 km/h
Weight US (kg) 1,380 kg
Weight Distribution Not Specified
Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) 78 kW per ton
CO2 (g/km) Not Specified
Drag Coefficient (Cd) Not Specified
Frontal Area (m2) Not Specified
Drag Area (CdA) Not Specified
Max Load (kg)
Towing Weight Unbraked (kg)
Towing Weight Braked (kg)

Dimensions

Length (mm) 4,620 mm
Width (mm) 1,690 mm
Height (mm) 1,425 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
Wheels Front: 5.5J x 14 H2
Rear: 5.5J x 14 H2
Tyres Front: 175 HR 14
Rear: 175 HR 14
Front Track (mm) 1,406 mm
Rear Track (mm) 1,446 mm
Wheelbase (mm) 2,636 mm
Turning Circle (m)
Boot Capacity (L)

Fuel Consumption

Combined MPG Not Specified
Urban MPG Not Specified
Extra-Urban MPG Not Specified
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 70 L

Additional Information

Designer: Paul Bracq
Engine Manufacturer: BMW
Engine Cylinder Configuration: I6
Engine Position: Front
Engine Layout: Longitudinal
Engine Capacity (cc): 2,495
Aspiration: NA
Bore and Stroke (mm): 86 x 71.6
Valvetrain: SOHC
Valves: 12
Engine Compression Ratio: 9:1
Fuel Management: 2 Zenith 35/40 INAT Carburettors
Intercooler: No
Catalytic Converter: No
Sump Type: Wet Sump
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Final Drive Ratio: 3.64

Page Last Updated: 15th October 2020