Specifications: BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520 (122 Hp) 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

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BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520 (122 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)
Modification (Engine) 520 (122 Hp)
Start of production 1977 year
End of production 1981 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 10.3 l/100 km
22.8 US mpg
27.4 UK mpg
9.7 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 11.8 sec
Maximum speed 180 km/h
111.85 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 10.7 kg/Hp, 93.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.2 kg/Nm, 122.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 122 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 61.3 Hp/l
Torque 160 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
118.01 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M20B20VE
Engine displacement 1990 cm3
121.44 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 80 mm
3.15 in.
Piston Stroke 66 mm
2.6 in.
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
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Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1310 kg
2888.06 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 440 l
15.54 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4620 mm
181.89 in.
Width 1690 mm
66.54 in.
Height 1425 mm
56.1 in.
Wheelbase 2636 mm
103.78 in.
Front track 1406 mm
55.35 in.
Rear (Back) track 1442 mm
56.77 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 brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum

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