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BMW E39 5 Series 523i Specs

(1996 - 1998) - Technical Specifications for Years 1996, 1997, 1998

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With 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 8.5 seconds, a maximum top speed of 142 mph (228 km/h), a curb weight of 3197 lbs (1450 kgs), the E39 5 Series 523i has a naturally-aspirated In-line 6 cylinder engine, Petrol motor, with the engine code M52B25.
This engine produces a maximum power of 170 PS (168 bhp - 125 kW) at 5500 rpm and a maximum torque of 245 Nm (180 lb.ft) at 3950 rpm. The power is transmitted to the road by the rear wheel drive (RWD) with a 5 speed Manual gearbox.
About chassis details responsible for road holding, handling behaviour and ride confort, the E39 5 Series has McPherson struts front suspension and Multilink suspension rear suspension. Stock tire sizes are 205 / 65 on 15 inch rims at the front, and 205 / 65 on 15 inch rims at the rear. For stopping power, the E39 5 Series 523i braking system includes Vented Discs at the front and Discs at the rear.
The E39 5 Series model is a car manufactured by BMW, with 4 doors and 5 seats, sold new from year 1996 to 1998, and available after that as a used car.

BMW E39 5 Series 523i Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	I 6

Engine Code :	M52B25

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	Siemens DME MS41.0

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine size - Displacement - Engine capacity :	2495 cm3 or 152.3 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :	84 x 75 mm 3.31 x 2.95 inches

Number of valves :	24 Valves

Aspiration :	N/A

Compression Ratio :	10.5

Maximum power - Output - Horsepower :	170 PS or 168 bhp or 125 kW @ 5500 rpm

Maximum torque :	245 Nm or 180 lb.ft @ 3950 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	5 speed Manual Transmission Relations 1st Gear Ratio: 2nd Gear Ratio: 3rd Gear Ratio: 4th Gear Ratio: 5th Gear Ratio: Reverse Gear Ratio: Final Drive Ratio:


BMW E39 5 Series 523i Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined:	- L/100km

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Extra Urban:	6.1 L/100km 46 mpg UK / 39 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway:	7.5 L/100km 38 mpg UK / 31 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City:	11.7 L/100km 24 mpg UK / 20 mpg US

Fuel Tank Capacity :	70 L 15.4 UK gallons 18.5 US gallons

CO2 emissions :	- g/Km

BMW E39 5 Series 523i Safety Ratings

Euro NCAP	BMW E39 5 Series 523i Euro NCAP Safety Rating Adult: Pedestrian: 4 of 5 1 of 5 Tested on: 1998

BMW E39 5 Series 523i Performance

Top Speed :	228 km/h or 142 Mph

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	8.5 s

BMW E39 5 Series 523i Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Num. of Doors :	4

Wheelbase :	283 cm or 111.42 inches

Length :	477.5 cm or 187.99 inches

Width :	180 cm or 70.87 inches

Height :	143.5 cm or 56.5 inches

Num. of Seats :	5

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (296 mm)

Rear Brakes - Dics dimensions :	Discs (298 mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	205/65 R15

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	205/65 R15

Curb Weight :	1450 kg OR 3197 lbs

Weight-Power Output Ratio :	8.53 kg/hp

Trunk / Boot capacity :	460 L

Front Suspension :	McPherson struts

Rear Suspension :	Multilink suspension