BMW 5-series · 525 · Sedan · 1974 ‐ 1981

From 1974 BMW began production of autos model 5-series, modification of 525 and terminated it in 1981. This four-door sedan has a length of 4.6 meters, weight 1.4 tons and is assigned to fit 5 men total.

«5-series 525» auto with a 4-speed manual gearbox is connected to the rear-wheels. 6-cylinders petrol motor with «carburetor system» can produce power 150 horsepower at 5800 rmp, allowing you to accelerate the vehicle in 10.1 s to 100 km/h and get peak speed of 193 km/h.

Fuel tank volume of this automobile is 70 liters of petrol, so when medium fuel consumption is 10.9 liters per 100 km, accordingly let you drive roughly 643 kilometers without refueling.

The front wheels of this car have disks brakes and attached to the body chassis using suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Back wheels have disks brakes and attached to the chassis with help of suspension type «Independent, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 175HR14.

BMW 5-series is not examined for Euro NCAP crash test. Passive and active safety systems missing on this model car.