| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 5 Series |
| Generation | 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) |
| Modification (Engine) | 520i (125 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1976 year |
| End of production | 1979 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined | 9.5 l/100 km 24.8 US mpg 29.7 UK mpg 10.5 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 11.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 11.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 10.7 sec |
| Maximum speed | 181 km/h 112.47 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 10.1 kg/Hp, 99.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 7.4 kg/Nm, 134.9 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 125 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 62.8 Hp/l |
| Torque | 170 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 125.39 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M10B20 |
| 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. |
| Compression ratio | 9.7:1 |
| 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. |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1260 kg 2777.82 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 | 4 gears, manual transmission |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
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