1973 BMW 525 E12 series Specifications

Specifications: 1973 BMW 525 E12 series

Manufacturer:

BMW

Country of Origin:

Germany

Designer:

Paul Bracq

Years of Manufacture:

1973

Bertone

n/a

Number Built:

n/a

Price at Introduction:

n/a

Models

n/a

To Identify:

n/a

RAC Rating:

27.5

Body Type:

Sedan Body

No. of Doors:

Front Track:

1406 mm, 55.4 in

Rear Track:

1446 mm, 56.9 in

Total Length:

4620 mm, 181.9 in

Total Width:

1690 mm, 66.5 in

Height at Kerb Weight:

1425 mm, 56.1 in

Wheelbase:

2636 mm, 103.8 in

Length Wheelbase Ratio:

1.75

Ground Clearance:

n/a

Kerb Weight:

1380 Kg, 3042 Lb

Weight Distribution (Front):

n/a

Capacity:

2.5 Litre, 2495cc (152.254 cu in)

Type:

6 Cylinder, Single Overhead Camshaft, 2 Valves Per Cylinder, 12 Valves in Total

Configuration:

Front, Longitudinal

Sump:

Wet Sump

Fuel System:

2 1 x Zenith 32/40 INAT Carburettors

Head:

n/a

Bore & Stroke:

86.00 mm × 71.60 mm, 3.39 in × 2.82 in

Bore/stroke Ratio:

1.2

Power:

145 PS (143 bhp) (106.6 kW) @ 6000 rpm

Specific Output :

57.3 bhp per litre, 0.94 bhp per cubic inch

Torque:

208.0 Nm (153 ft·lb) (21.2 kgm) @ 4000 rpm

Specific Torque:

83.37 Nm/litre

Bmep:

1047.6 kPa (151.9 psi)

Compression Ratio:

9.00:1

Fuel Capacity:

70 Litres, 15.4 UK Gal, 18.5 US Gal

Unitary Capacity:

415.83cc per cylinder

Coolant:

Water

Intercooler:

n/a

Aspiration:

Normal

Compressor Type:

n/a

Ignition and Electrical:

n/a

Exhaust:

n/a

Catalytic Converter:

Main Bearings:

Transmission:

4 Speed Manual Transmission

Manual, 4 speed floor mounted:

n/a

Automatic, 3 speed floor mounted T-Bar:

n/a

Final drive ratio:

3.64

Drive:

Rear Wheel Drive

0-50 mph (80 km/h):

n/a

0-60 mph (100 km/h):

10.50 s

0-100 mph (161 km/h):

n/a

Standing ¼ mile:

n/a

Standing Km:

n/a

Top speed:

192 Km/h (119 mph)

Fuel Consumption:

n/a

CO2 Emissions:

n/a

Power-to-weight:

103.62 bhp/ton

Brake Type:

Ventilated Front Disc Brakes / Disc Rear / Servo-Assisted

Front:

280 mm

Rear:

272 mm

Park Brake:

n/a

Steering:

Worm & Roller

Turns lock-to-lock:

n/a

Top Gear Ratio:

1.00

Turning Circle:

n/a

Front Suspension:

Independent Suspension / Macpherson Strut / Coil Springs / Lower Wishbone / Lower Trailing Link / Anti-Roll Bar

Rear Suspension:

Independent Suspension / Semi-Trailing Arm Coil Springs

Wheels:

Front:

5.5J x 14 H2

Rear:

5.5J x 14 H2

Tyres :

Front:

175 HR 14

Rear:

175 HR 14

Instruments:

n/a

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Specifications: 1973 BMW 525 E12 series