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1988 525i (170 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

BMW

Series

5 Series

Model

525

Modification

525i (170 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1988

End of production

1991

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

80 l 21.13 US gal
17.6 UK gal

Engine displacement

2494 cm³ 152.19 cu. In.

Power

170 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

222 Nm (at 4300 rpm) 163.74 lb. ft (at 4300 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

221 km/h 137 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1450 kg 3196.7 lbs

Length

4720 mm 185.83 in

Width

1751 mm 68.94 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

15

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

13.1 l/100 km 17.95 US mpg
21.56 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

221 km/h 137 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

9.5 sec

0 - 60 mph

9 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M20B25

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2494 cm³ 152.19 cu. In.

Power

170 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

222 Nm (at 4300 rpm) 163.74 lb. ft (at 4300 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

8

Engine oil capacity

4.25 l 4.51 US qt
3.74 UK qt

Coolant

10.5 l 11.13 US qt
9.24 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4720 mm 185.83 in

Width

1751 mm 68.94 in

Height

1412 mm 55.59 in

Wheelbase

2761 mm 108.7 in

Turning diameter

11 m 36.09 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

- Front

195/65 R15

Wheel rims

15

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1450 kg 3196.7 lbs

Max. weight

1960 kg 4321.1 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

460 l 16.24 cu ft

- Max. roof load

510 kg 1124.4 lbs

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BMW 5 Series (E34) 525i (170 Hp) is made in 1988 1989 1990 1991