BMW 528i (5 speed) 1979 Specifications, Review and Tests

Body type
Notchback
Doors
4
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type
Manual gearbox
Engine type
Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Power (KW / HP)
135 / 184
Displacement (ccm)
2788
Fuel type
Super

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GENERAL BMW 528i (5 speed) 1979
Brand BMW
Range 5 Series
Generation E12
Model series 5 Series (E12) Sedan/Saloon (1976 - 1981)
Engine version 528i
Engine subversion (5 speed)
Car body type Notchback
Number of seats 5
Number of doors 4
Engine type Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Model launch date 06.1979
Model end date 06.1981
PERFORMANCE BMW 528i (5 speed) 1979
Maximum power (kW) 135
Maximum power (HP) 184
Acceleration (s) 9,3
Top speed (km/h) 208
FUEL ECONOMY / CONSUMPTION BMW 528i (5 speed) 1979
Fuel type Super
Gas / fuel tank size 70,0 l
Fuel consumption city 17,1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at 90 km/h 7,3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at 120 km/h 9,5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption combined 11,3 l/100 km
EMISSIONS
Emission category without CAT
ENGINE BMW 528i (5 speed) 1979
Torque 240
Number of gears 5
Installation position / engine type Front engine / Series
Number of cylinders 6
Fuel injection type Injection
Number of valves 2
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 2788
Power / torque 135 kW (184 HP) / 240 Nm
Power (KW) 135
Power (HP) 184
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 2788 ccm
Maximum power at rpm. 5800 RPM
Maximum torque at rpm. 4200 RPM
TRANSMISSION BMW 528i (5 speed) 1979
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Number of gears 5
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY BMW 528i (5 speed) 1979
Length (mm) 4620
Width (mm) 1690
Height (mm) 1425
Wheelbase (mm) 2636
Ground clearance (mm) 139 mm
Turning circle (m) 10,5 m
TRUNK DIMENSIONS / CAPACITY
Trunk / boot space (litres) 440
WEIGHTS
Curb (kerb) weight (kg) 1410
Gross weight (kg) 1870
Payload weight / capacity (kg) 460
Roof load capacity 75 kg
TOWING
Towing capacity / weight (braked 12%) 1600 kg
Towing capacity / weight (unbraked) 500 kg
BODY AND CHASSIS BMW 528i (5 speed) 1979
Body type Notchback
Number of doors 4
Number of seats (normal) 5
Power steering Series (included)
SUSPENSIONS
Front suspension Screw
Rear suspension Screw
BRAKES
Front brake Disc
Rear brake Disc
TIRES
Tire (tyre) size 195/70R14V
EQUIPMENT BMW 528i (5 speed) 1979
SAFETY AND ASSISTANCE
3-point belt rear center Series (included)
INTERIOR
Air conditioning Optional (extra charge)
Radio Optional (extra charge)
Window electric lifter (front) Optional (extra charge)
Window electric lifter (rear) Optional (extra charge)
Leather interior Optional (extra charge)
Rear headrests Optional (extra charge)
EXTERIOR
Fog lights Optional (extra charge)
Central locking system Optional (extra charge)
Alloy wheels Optional (extra charge)
Metallic paint Optional (extra charge)
WARRANTY BMW 528i (5 speed) 1979
Car warranty None
Paint warranty None
Rust warranty 6 years

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