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Brand
Series
Model
Generation
Modification
523i (170 Hp)
Body Type
Sedan
Start of production
1995
End of production
1998
Powertrain
ICE
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank capacity
70
l
18.49
US gal
15.4
UK gal
Engine displacement
2494 cm³ 152.19 cu. In.
Power
170 hp (at 5500 rpm)
Torque
245 Nm (at 3950 rpm) 180.7 lb. ft (at 3950 rpm)
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Top Speed
228 km/h 142 mph
Gearbox type
Manual
Number of Gears
5
Kerb weight
1475 kg 3251.8 lbs
Length
4775 mm 187.99 in
Width
1800 mm 70.87 in
Doors
4
Seats
5
Wheel rims
15
FULL SPECS
Economy
- Urban
13.1
l/100 km
17.95
US mpg
21.56
UK mpg
- Extra urban
7.2
l/100 km
32.67
US mpg
39.23
UK mpg
Speed
- Top speed
228 km/h 142 mph
Acceleration
0 - 100 km/h
8.5 sec
0 - 60 mph
8.1 sec
Engine Model
M52B25
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 5500 rpm)
Torque
245 Nm (at 3950 rpm) 180.7 lb. ft (at 3950 rpm)
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder Bore
84 mm 3.31 in
Piston Stroke
75 mm 2.95 in
Compression ratio
10.5
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
6.5
l
6.89
US qt
5.72
UK qt
Coolant
10.5
l
11.13
US qt
9.24
UK qt
Length
4775 mm 187.99 in
Width
1800 mm 70.87 in
Height
1435 mm 56.5 in
Wheelbase
2830 mm 111.42 in
Front track
1516 mm 59.69 in
Rear (Back) track
1530 mm 60.24 in
Drive Axle
Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears
5
Brakes
- Front
Ventilated discs
- Rear
Disc
Assisting system
ABS
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension
- Front
Wishbone
- Rear
Several levers and rods
Tire size
- Front
205/65 R15
Wheel rims
15
Kerb weight
1475 kg 3251.8 lbs
Max. weight
1985 kg 4376.2 lbs
Luggage capacity
- Min. (seats up)
460 l 16.24 cu ft
- Max. roof load
510 kg 1124.4 lbs