BMW 5 Series 525e
4 Door Saloon with 4 speed Automatic gearbox
E28
Comprehensive statistics for the second generation E28 BMW 5 Series 525e, a 4 door petrol saloon with a 4 speed automatic gearbox. It has a front engine rear wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 92 kW of power and 240 N⋅m of torque, providing a top speed of 183 km/h.
The BMW 5 Series E28 started production in 1981 and was in production for approximately 6 years, stopping production in 1987.
The specification listed below is based on a variant produced in 1983.
Specification
| Trim | Not Specified |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Transmission Type | 4 Speed Automatic |
| Body Style | Saloon |
| Layout | Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive (Longitudinally Mounted) |
| Engine | Not Specified |
| Engine Code | Not Specified |
| 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 | Ventilated Disc |
| Brakes Rear | Drum |
| Braking System | Servo-assisted |
| VED | Not Specified |
| Effizienz | Not Specified |
| Insurance Group | Not Specified |
Performance
| Power (kW) | 92 kW @ 4,250 RPM |
|---|---|
| Torque (N⋅m) | 240 N⋅m @ 3,250 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) | |
| 0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph) | |
| Quarter Mile Time (seconds) | |
| Standing Kilometer Time (seconds) | |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 183 km/h |
| Weight US (kg) | |
| Weight Distribution | Not Specified |
| Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) | |
| CO2 (g/km) | Not Specified |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) | 0.39 Cd |
| 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) | 1,700 mm |
| Height (mm) | 1,420 mm |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 140 mm |
| Wheels |
Front: Not Specified Rear: Not Specified |
| Tyres |
Front: 175 HR 14 Rear: 175 HR 14 |
| Front Track (mm) | 1,430 mm |
| Rear Track (mm) | 1,470 mm |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,620 mm |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.9 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
| Engine Manufacturer: | BMW |
|---|---|
| Engine Cylinder Configuration: | I6 |
| Engine Position: | Front |
| Engine Layout: | Longitudinal |
| Engine Capacity (cc): | 2,693 |
| Aspiration: | NA |
| Bore and Stroke (mm): | 84 x 81 |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Valves: | 12 |
| Engine Compression Ratio: | 11:1 |
| Fuel Management: | Bosch Motronic II Fuel Injection |
| Intercooler: | No |
| Catalytic Converter: | No |
| Top Gear Ratio: | 0.73 |
Page Last Updated: 19th October 2020