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    523i Exterior & Dimensions

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    523i

    2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

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    Body Side Molding

    Colour of Body Side Moulding: Black/Grey
    Size of Body Side Molding: Narrow

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sedan
    Local Body Type: Sedan

    Chrome Bright Trim

    Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows: yes
    Bright Chrome Trim on Bumpers: yes
    Bright Chrome Trim on Side of Body: yes

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Full
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Front Bumper Rubbing Strip: yes
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear
    Rear Bumper Rubbing Strip: yes

    Illuminated Entry System

    Interior: yes

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 0
    Rear Seat Down (L): 0
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 0
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 0
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 16.2
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 460

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
    Front Track (in): 59.7
    Front Track (mm): 1516
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
    Overall Height (in): 56.5
    Overall Height (mm): 1435
    Overall Length (in): 188
    Overall Length (mm): 4775
    Overall Width (in): 70.9
    Overall Width (mm): 1800
    Rear Track (in): 60.2
    Rear Track (mm): 1530
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 0
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 0
    Wheelbase (in): 111.4
    Wheelbase (mm): 2830

    Exterior Door Handles

    Color: Body Colour

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    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 18.5
    Main Capacity (L): 70
    Main Type: Total

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Configuration: Quad
    Lens Type: Ellipsoidal

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery

    Material: Cloth/Felt

    Sunroof

    Front Sunroof Location: Front
    Front Sunroof One Touch Opening: yes
    Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
    Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
    Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
    Front Sunroof Type: Steel

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Headlight Cleaners

    Cleaners Type: High Pressure

    Heat Reflective Glass

    Location: ?

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
    Safety Operation for Front Power Windows: yes
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3968
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2020
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4453
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1540
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3395

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Wheels

    Front Covers: Full
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Composite
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
    Rear Covers: Full
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Rear Rim Type: Composite
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5

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