BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp)

BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp) Technical information

General information
2494 cm3 170 hp 125 kW 8.5 sec 228 km/h 142 mph 1475 kg 3252 lbs Compare this car with other cars
Brand :	BMW
Model :	5 Series
Generation :	5 Series (E39)
Engine / modification :	523i (170 Hp)
Production start :	1995 year
Production end :	1998 year
Coupe type :	Sedan
Num. of Doors :	4
Num. of seats :	5
Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban :	13.1 l/100 km \| 18.0 mpg US \| 21.6 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban :	7.2 l/100 km \| 32.7 mpg US \| 39.2 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined :
Fuel Type :	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume :	70 l \| 18.5 US gallons \| 15.4 UK gallons
Performance
Power :	170 hp \| 125 kW
Max power in :	5500 rpm.
Maximum speed :	228 km/h \| 142 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h :	8.5 sec
Torque :	245 Nm @ 3950 rpm.
Engine
Model Engine :	M52B25
Engine position :	Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement :	2494 cm3
Engine oil capacity :	6.5 l
Coolant :	10.5 l
Fuel System :	Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders :	Inline
Valvetrain :	DOHC
Number of cylinders :	6
Number of valves per cylinder :	4
Compression ratio :	10.5
Piston Stroke :	75 mm
Cylinder Bore :	84 mm
Transmission
Wheel Drive :	Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) :	5
Chassis
Length :	4775 mm \| 188.0 in
Width :	1800 mm \| 70.9 in
Height :	1435 mm \| 56.5 in
Wheelbase :	2830 mm \| 111.4 in
Front track :	1516 mm \| 59.7 in
Rear (Back) track :	1530 mm \| 60.2 in
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) :	460 l
Front suspension :	Wishbone
Rear suspension :	Several levers and rods
Max weight :	1985 kg \| 4376 lbs
Front brakes :	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes :	Disc
Kerb Weight :	1475 kg \| 3252 lbs
ABS :	yes
Steering type :	Steering rack and pinion
Power steering :	Hydraulic Steering
Tyres / Wheels
Tire size :	205/65 R15
Wheel rims size :	R15
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