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1979 BMW 5 Series
Germany
Gasoline
2WD
Sedan
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
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Exterior
Interior
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Vehicle Details
Year
1979
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
E12 Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
528i
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
184 hp
Power (kW)
135 kW
Torque
240 Nm (177 lb-ft)
Top speed
200 km/h
(124 mph)
0–60 mph
8.9 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
9.3 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,620 mm
(181.9 in)
Width
1,690 mm
(66.5 in)
Height
1,425 mm
(56.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,636 mm
(103.8 in)
Curb weight
1,410 kg
(3,109 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,200 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
86 mm
(3.4 in)
Stroke
80 mm
(3.1 in)
Compression Ratio
2,788 cc
9 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Service Intervals
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4
5-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
70 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
11.9 – 12.2 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,422 mm
(56.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,470 mm
(57.9 in)
Turning Circle
10.5 m
Weight
Gross Weight
1,870 kg
(4,123 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
620 litres
Other
Car Classification
British Classification
Executive Car
Australian Classification
Large Car
European Segment
E-Segment
Car.info Classification
Executive Car
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,600 kg
(3,527 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
500 kg
(1,102 lb)
Cargo Capacity
440 – 460 kg
(970 – 1,014 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
120
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
72.6
Central Bore (CB), rear
72.6
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Tightening Torque
115 Nm
Rim Material
Steel
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
BMW
813 vehicles
5 Series
Model
18 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
5 Series Standard
1973–2026
5 Series Sedan Generations
2 of 13
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E12 Facelift
1976–1981
Year
1979
Powertrain
528i
Horsepower
184 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4 | 5-speed
Sedan
2WD
Gasoline
