BMW 5 series I (E12) Sedan All photos (3)
BMW 5 series I (E12) · Sedan · 1972–1976

BMW 5 series 528 2.8 MT 165 HP

GasolineAutomatic, 6 gearsFront drive
Power
179 hp · 132 kW
Torque
230 Nm
Top speed
216 km/h
Fuel consumption
9.3 l/100 km
On a full tank
~810 km
Other versions of this body · 11
520i 2.0 MT 122 HP 520i 2.0 MT 125 HP 520i 2.0 MT 131 HP 525i 2.5 MT 146 HP 528 2.8 MT 165 HP 528 2.8 MT 182 HP All versions →

Consumption and performance

manufacturer data
Top speed
216 km/h
Fuel tank
75 l

Engine

G4KC · 2,356 cm³
Engine type
Gasoline
Engine code
G4KC
Displacement
2,356 cm³
Max power
132 kW / 179 hp
Torque
230 Nm at 4000 rpm
Fuel
A92
Fuel system
Multipoint injection
Turbo
No
Engine position
In front
Cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
4
Valvetrain
DOHC
Bore
88 mm
Stroke
97 mm
Compression ratio
10.5

Transmission

Drive
Front
Gearbox
Automatic
Gears
6

Dimensions and capacity

class E
Body type
Sedan
Doors
4
Seats
5
Length
4,895 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,490 mm
Wheelbase
2,780 mm
Front track
1,580 mm
Rear track
1,565 mm
Ground clearance
162 mm
Kerb weight
1,565 kg
Max weight
1,890 kg
Boot space (min)
523 l
Boot space (max)
523 l

Wheels, brakes and chassis

Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Discs
Front suspension
Independent, coil spring
Rear suspension
Independent, coil spring