2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42
If you ask the first person you meet on the street what German brands he knows, then everyone will name three giants of not only the European, but also the world car market: Mercedes, BMW and Audi. It was among them that battles for clients were constantly played out. It was they who introduced the latest technologies in their developments. Cars have reached such a class and quality level that it is rather problematic for other brands to compete with them. We will not go into details, but let's talk about the BMW 525. This model has been popular with more than one generation. Only a few distinguish BMW markings. So, if the label “BMW 525” is fixed on the trunk lid, then this means that the car belongs to the fifth series, and it has a 2.5 liter engine installed under the hood.
525 began its life back in 1972, when the first generation of the 5-Series was released. Together with her, a new era started, since at the same time as this car, Mercedes introduced the W124, and Audi introduced the 100 model. So, both competitors have sunk into oblivion, and the 5th series is still going on. The first generation made a splash. Perfect axle weight distribution has always been a top priority for BMW engineers. So she became the reasonexcellent handling, despite rear-wheel drive. In addition, already in the first generation, aluminum was integrated into the suspension parts, which made it possible to reduce the weight of parts without losing strength. Thus, handling has become a key aspect that has elevated the BMW 525 over the competition throughout its history.
Now consider the power units that were installed on this model. With their volume, we have decided. Now it is worth noting that the configuration has also become a tradition: the engine was a six-cylinder arrangement in a row. The first generation was equipped with a 150-horsepower engine that consumed 10.9 liters of gasoline. I must say, for that time it was a worthy result. For such a motor, a 4-speed manual was regularly offered, but a similar automatic machine was optionally available. In addition, disc brakes were installed all around.
The power of the BMW 525 E34 was raised by 20 horsepower compared to the previous generation, and now it was 170 horsepower. The number of manual steps was increased to 5, while the automatic transmission remained unchanged. This, without a doubt, added dynamism to the BMW 525. The performance has become much better. For example, consumption was reduced to 9.5 liters, and acceleration to 100 km / h now took only 9.5 seconds instead of 10.2. In general, there is progress.
The third generation 5-Series was originally completely devoid of such an engine, only in 2000 the new BMW 525 was released. Owner reviews saythat the quality of this particular model is superior to all others. Now under the hood there was a "herd of 192 horses". At the same time, consumption remained the same, even slightly decreased: 9.4 liters per hundred kilometers. The automatic finally got a fifth stage.
The apotheosis of the "five" was the body of the E60, which had a 197-horsepower engine. There are no comments here, since the reputation of the brand is known to everyone. I must say only that all gearboxes have 6 steps. In addition, consumption has been reduced by two liters compared to the previous generation. Now the car burns 7.4 liters. Very good!
BMW 525 is not just a car, it is a cult model that glorified the Bavarians along with the 325th.
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