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1972 BMW 5 Series Photos, engines & full specs

Segment: Medium Premium
Production years: 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

BMW 5 Series (E12) 1972-1981 82 Photos
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BMW unveiled the first generation of the 5 Series in 1972, and it was one of the most significant steps made by the German automaker to regain its status as a premium automaker.

After it ditched the bankruptcy bullet in the '50s, the German automaker started creating a new product line. As a result, in 1970, the automaker unveiled the Garmisch concept at the Geneva Motor Show, a two-door sedan that envisioned the first generation of the 5 Series, also known as the E12. In the same year, the company hired Paul Bracq as the Chief of Design. Marcello Gandini of Bertone helped him draw the exterior lines of the vehicle's production version. Furthermore, BMW used computers to simulate safety systems and create crumple zones. It was an advanced vehicle that used a new platform, and the result was a highly successful model that lasted until 1981 when BMW replaced it with the E28, the moniker's second generation.

The new model shook the audience when it was unveiled. It sported a four-headlights front fascia with a broad grille between them. In the middle, the automaker placed its well-known kidney grille with two vertical elements adorned by chromed trims. BMW also created a slim metallic bumper adorned by a black rubber trim. Below it, on the vehicle's apron, the automaker added an additional broad air intake that helped to cool the engine.

From its profile, the boxy-looking sedan sported a set of lines that stretched from the headlights to the taillights and between the front and rear wheel arches. Its raked windshield and tall cabin were designed to create an airy interior and provide excellent visibility for the driver. To make it look upscale, BMW installed chromed details on the flush door handles and around the windows. At the back, the raked-forward rear window and the sloped-down deck made the vehicle look sporty.

Inside, the German automaker installed a pair of bucket seats at the front and a bench seat for three in the back. The dashboard looked modern thanks to its center stack, while the rectangular-shaped instrument cluster in front of the driver. BMW placed large dials for the speedometer and tachometer in the middle, flanked by the fuel level and the temperature gauges. In the back, there was enough room for three passengers, albeit the tall transmission tunnel limited legroom for the middle-seated one.

Under the hood, BMW installed a choice of four or six-cylinder engines ranging between 90 PS (89 hp) and 184 PS (181 hp) until 1980. Then, in 1980, the German car manufacturer introduced the M535i, which featured a 3.5-liter powerplant with double-overhead camshafts and 24 valves that produced 218 PS (215 hp). All versions sent their power to the rear wheels via either a four- or five-speed manual gearbox or a three-speed automatic, depending on the engine.

BMW 5 Series (E12) 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
  14 gasoline engines
  • 518 3AT RWD (90 HP)
  • 518 4MT RWD (90 HP)
  • 520 3AT RWD (115 HP)
  • 520 4MT RWD (115 HP)
  • 520i 3AT RWD (130 HP)
  • 520i 4MT RWD (130 HP)
  • 525 3AT RWD (145 HP)
  • 525 4MT RWD (145 HP)
  • 528 3AT RWD (165 HP)
  • 528 4MT RWD (165 HP)
  • 528i 3AT RWD (177 HP)
  • 528i 4MT RWD (177 HP)
  • 530i 3AT RWD (178 HP)
  • 530i 4MT RWD (178 HP)

BMW 5 Series (E12)
518 3AT RWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 518 3AT RWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1776 cm3
Power:66 KW @ 5800 RPM
90 HP @ 5800 RPM
89 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:105 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM
142 Nm @ 3700 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:96 mph (154 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):16 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:3-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175 SR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:181.8 in (4618 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.9/57.9 in (1,420/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:103.9 in (2639 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:21.9 cuFT (620 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.43
Turning circle:34.4 ft (10.5 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2734 lbs (1240 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3748 lbs (1700 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km)

BMW 5 Series (E12)
518 4MT RWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 518 4MT RWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1776 cm3
Power:66 KW @ 5800 RPM
90 HP @ 5800 RPM
89 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:105 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM
142 Nm @ 3700 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:99.4 mph (160 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):14 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175 SR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:181.8 in (4618 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.9/57.9 in (1,420/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:103.9 in (2639 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:21.9 cuFT (620 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.43
Turning circle:34.4 ft (10.5 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2733.7 lbs (1240 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3747.8 lbs (1700 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)

BMW 5 Series (E12)
520 3AT RWD (115 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 520 3AT RWD (115 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:1990 cm3
Power:84.6 KW @ 5800 RPM
115 HP @ 5800 RPM
113 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:120 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM
162 Nm @ 3700 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:106 mph (171 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):13 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:3-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175 HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:181.8 in (4618 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.9/57.9 in (1,420/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:103.9 in (2639 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:21.9 cuFT (620 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.43
Turning circle:34.4 ft (10.5 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2778 lbs (1260 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3902 lbs (1770 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km)

BMW 5 Series (E12)
520 4MT RWD (115 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 520 4MT RWD (115 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:1990 cm3
Power:84.6 KW @ 5800 RPM
115 HP @ 5800 RPM
113 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:120 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM
162 Nm @ 3700 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:109 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175 HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:181.8 in (4618 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.9/57.9 in (1,420/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:103.9 in (2639 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:21.9 cuFT (620 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.43
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2888.1 lbs (1310 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3902.2 lbs (1770 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)

BMW 5 Series (E12)
520i 3AT RWD (130 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 520i 3AT RWD (130 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1990 cm3
Power:95.6 KW @ 5800 RPM
130 HP @ 5800 RPM
128 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:131 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
178 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:3-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175 HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:181.8 in (4618 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.9/57.9 in (1,420/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:103.9 in (2639 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:21.9 cuFT (620 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.43
Turning circle:34.4 ft (10.5 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2778 lbs (1260 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3748 lbs (1700 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)

BMW 5 Series (E12)
520i 4MT RWD (130 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 520i 4MT RWD (130 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1990 cm3
Power:95.6 KW @ 5800 RPM
130 HP @ 5800 RPM
128 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:131 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
178 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:114 mph (183 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175 HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:181.8 in (4618 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.9/57.9 in (1,420/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:103.9 in (2639 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:21.9 cuFT (620 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.43
Turning circle:34.4 ft (10.5 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2756 lbs (1250 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3748 lbs (1700 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)

BMW 5 Series (E12)
525 3AT RWD (145 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 525 3AT RWD (145 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2494 cm3
Power:106.6 KW @ 5800 RPM
145 HP @ 5800 RPM
143 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:153 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
208 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:3-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175 HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:181.8 in (4618 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.9/57.9 in (1,420/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:103.9 in (2639 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:21.9 cuFT (620 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.43
Turning circle:34.4 ft (10.5 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3020 lbs (1370 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3990 lbs (1810 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km)

BMW 5 Series (E12)
525 4MT RWD (145 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 525 4MT RWD (145 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2494 cm3
Power:106.6 KW @ 5800 RPM
145 HP @ 5800 RPM
143 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:153 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
208 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:120 mph (193 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175 HR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:181.8 in (4618 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.9/57.9 in (1,420/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:103.9 in (2639 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:21.9 cuFT (620 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.43
Turning circle:34.4 ft (10.5 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2976.2 lbs (1350 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3990.4 lbs (1810 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km)

BMW 5 Series (E12)
528 3AT RWD (165 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 528 3AT RWD (165 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2788 cm3
Power:121.3 KW @ 5800 RPM
165 HP @ 5800 RPM
163 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:172 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
233 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:3-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/70 VR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:181.8 in (4618 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.9/57.9 in (1,420/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:103.9 in (2639 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:21.9 cuFT (620 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.43
Turning circle:34.4 ft (10.5 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3097 lbs (1405 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4057 lbs (1840 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km)

BMW 5 Series (E12)
528 4MT RWD (165 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 528 4MT RWD (165 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2788 cm3
Power:121.3 KW @ 5800 RPM
165 HP @ 5800 RPM
163 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:172 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
233 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Carburetor
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:123 mph (198 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/70 VR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:181.8 in (4618 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.9/57.9 in (1,420/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:103.9 in (2639 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:21.9 cuFT (620 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.43
Turning circle:34.4 ft (10.5 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3053 lbs (1385 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4057 lbs (1840 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)

BMW 5 Series (E12)
528i 3AT RWD (177 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 528i 3AT RWD (177 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2788 cm3
Power:130.2 KW @ 5800 RPM
177 HP @ 5800 RPM
175 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:173 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM
235 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:3-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/70 VR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:181.8 in (4618 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.9/57.9 in (1,420/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:103.9 in (2639 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:21.9 cuFT (620 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.43
Turning circle:34.4 ft (10.5 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3153 lbs (1430 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4123 lbs (1870 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:14.6 mpg US (16.1 L/100Km)
Highway:20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)
Combined:19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km)

BMW 5 Series (E12)
528i 4MT RWD (177 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 528i 4MT RWD (177 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2788 cm3
Power:130.2 KW @ 5800 RPM
177 HP @ 5800 RPM
175 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:173 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM
235 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:129.2 mph (208 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/70 VR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:181.8 in (4618 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.9/57.9 in (1,420/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:103.9 in (2639 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:21.9 cuFT (620 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.43
Turning circle:34.4 ft (10.5 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3108.5 lbs (1410 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4122.6 lbs (1870 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)

BMW 5 Series (E12)
530i 3AT RWD (178 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 530i 3AT RWD (178 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2986 cm3
Power:130.9 KW @ 5500 RPM
178 HP @ 5500 RPM
176 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:185 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
251 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:3-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175 SR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:181.8 in (4618 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.9/57.9 in (1,420/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:103.9 in (2639 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:21.9 cuFT (620 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.43
Turning circle:34.4 ft (10.5 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3142 lbs (1425 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3748 lbs (1700 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km)
Highway:21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Combined:16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km)

BMW 5 Series (E12)
530i 4MT RWD (178 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 530i 4MT RWD (178 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:2986 cm3
Power:130.9 KW @ 5500 RPM
178 HP @ 5500 RPM
176 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:185 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
251 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175 SR14
DIMENSIONS
Length:181.8 in (4618 mm)
Width:66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height:55.9 in (1420 mm)
Front/rear Track:55.9/57.9 in (1,420/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase:103.9 in (2639 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:21.9 cuFT (620 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.43
Turning circle:34.4 ft (10.5 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3439 lbs (1560 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4339 lbs (1968 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:13 mpg US (18.1 L/100Km)
Highway:23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km)
Combined:17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
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