BMW 525 (E12)

BMW 5 series 1974 2.5 petrol description

Sedan BMW 525 has been produced from February, 1974 to August, 1981. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 5800 rpm and torque 208 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 12-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine may have fuel injection system or carburetor, it has no turbine. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This BMW 5 series 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.

BMW 525 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 4 gears.
BMW 525 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 193 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 525 fuel consumption is 11 litres per 100km (9.1 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 14.3 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 940 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 12.8 litres per 100 km, which is 16% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 5 series fuel consumption.