| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 5 Series |
| Generation | 5 Series (E28) |
| Modification (Engine) | 520i (129 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1985 year |
| End of production | 1987 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 12.9 l/100 km 18.2 US mpg 21.9 UK mpg 7.8 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 7.6 l/100 km 30.9 US mpg 37.2 UK mpg 13.2 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined | 9.4 l/100 km 25 US mpg 30.1 UK mpg 10.6 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 12.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 12.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 11.5 sec |
| Maximum speed | 190 km/h 118.06 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 9.8 kg/Hp, 101.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 7.7 kg/Nm, 129.1 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 129 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 64.8 Hp/l |
| Torque | 164 Nm @ 4300 rpm. 120.96 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M20B20 |
| Engine displacement | 1991 cm3 121.5 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 80 mm 3.15 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 66 mm 2.6 in. |
| Compression ratio | 8.8:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity | 4.25 l 4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 10.5 l 11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1270 kg 2799.87 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 460 l 16.24 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4620 mm 181.89 in. |
| Width | 1700 mm 66.93 in. |
| Height | 1415 mm 55.71 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2625 mm 103.35 in. |
| Front track | 1430 mm 56.3 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1470 mm 57.87 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) | 140 mm 5.51 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 5 gears, manual transmission |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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