BMW 523i 1996 specs
General information
| Model: | BMW 523i |
| Year: | 1996 |
| Category: | Large/luxury cars |
| Manufacturer: | BMW |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | Inline, 6 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 2494 ccm |
| Max power: | 172.4 PS (127 kW) at 5500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 245 Nm at 3950 Rev. per min. |
| Bore x stroke: | 84.1 x 75 mm (3.3 x 3 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 5-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1116 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors: | 4 |
| Passenger space: | 5010 litres (1324 gallons) |
| Cargo space: | 500 litres (133 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Ventilated disks |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated disks |
| Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1545 kg (3406.1 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4780 mm (188.2 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1810 mm (71.3 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1440 mm (56.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2840 mm (111.8 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 70 litres (18.49 gallons) |






















