BMW 5-series · 523i · Sedan · 1995 ‐ 2000

Production modification 523i of automobile models 5-series was started in 1995 by BMW, and closed in 2000. This vehicle has 4 doors, the body is shaped like a sedan, weight 1.5 tons and length 4.8 meters, which allows a seat 5 person in sum.

«5-series 523i» is a rear wheel drive auto with a 5-speed automatic gear shift. This automobile can speed up for 9.6 s to 100 km/h, with a ceiling speed of 226 km/h, thanks to a 6-cylinders petrol motor engine with a «multipoint injection fuel system», which generate a peak power of 170 hp at 5500 rpm.

Fuel rate is 15 liters in the city driving mode, on the track 7.5 liters, and the normal fuel consumption is 10.3 liters per 100 km. Gas tank volume is 70 l of petrol, what provides to drive approximately 680 kilometers unrefueled.

The forward wheels of this auto have ventilated disks, 296 mm brakes and fixed to the undercarriage using suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with anti-roll bar. Rear wheels have disks, 298 mm brakes and attached to the body chassis by dint of suspension type «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Tires have the following size - 205/65VR15.

In accordance with the information of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of BMW 5-series got the many number of stars - four, which indicates that it is a well safe auto. In addition to active systems of safety (Traction control, ABS, EBD, ESP), it is also has passive safety features (driver, side, head/curtain, passenger airbags).