1978 BMW 5 Series Towing Capacity

Up to

1600kg

The towing capacity of the 1978 BMW 5 Series supports up to 1600kg. This is a braked figure, while the maximum load for any vehicle without using trailer brakes is 750kg, if rated to tow that much in the first place. Kilograms can also be expressed as kilos, and if you want to know the tow rating in tonnes, just divide the kg figure by 1000. But, before you try towing with any car, ute, van, SUV or 4x4, be sure to check with the manufacturer or your owner's manual to ensure your 1978 BMW 5 Series matches the example listed here.

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1978 BMW 5 Series braked* towing capacity

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1978 BMW 5 Series	Specs	Braked capacity
528i (base)	Specs: 2.8L, Leaded Petrol, 3 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1600kg
520i (base)	Specs: 2.0L, Leaded Petrol, 4 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1200kg
528i (base)	Specs: 2.8L, Leaded Petrol, 4 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1600kg

* Requires braking on both wheels on at least one axle of the towed load.

1978 BMW 5 Series Towing Capacity

1978 BMW 5 Series braked* towing capacity

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