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BMW E12 5 Series 520i Specs

(1972 - 1976) - Technical Specifications for Years 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976
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Key Specs

Petrol
121.4 cu-in
1990 cm3
Inline 4
128 HP
130 PS / 96 kW
133 lb-ft
181 Nm
114 Mph
183 km/h

BMW E12 5 Series 520i Body, Model and Production details BMW E12 5 Series 520i Body, Model and Production details

Generation : E12
Body : -
Num. of Doors : 4 doors

BMW E12 5 Series 520i Engine Technical Data BMW E12 5 Series 520i Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders : Inline 4
Engine Code : M15
Fuel type : Petrol
Fuel System : Kugelfischer PL04 mechanical fuel injection system
Engine Alignment : Longitudinal
Engine Position : Front
Engine displacement : 121.4 cu-in / 1990 cm3
Bore x Stroke : 3.5 x 3.15 inches
89 x 80 mm
Number of valves : 8 Valves
Aspiration : naturally-aspirated
Compression Ratio : 9.5
Horsepower : 128 HP / 130 PS / 96 kW
@ 5800 rpm
Maximum torque : 133 lb-ft / 181 Nm
@ 4500 rpm
Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain : RWD
Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :

BMW E12 5 Series 520i Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range BMW E12 5 Series 520i Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway: 24 MPG
9.9 L/100 km
29 MPG UK
Fuel Tank Capacity : 18.5 gallons
70 L
15.4 UK gallons

BMW E12 5 Series 520i Performance BMW E12 5 Series 520i Performance

Top Speed : 114 Mph / 183 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) : 11.1 s

BMW E12 5 Series 520i Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight BMW E12 5 Series 520i Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase : 103.78 inches / 263.6 cm
Length : 181.89 inches / 462 cm
Width : 66.54 inches / 169 cm
Height : 56.14 inches / 142.6 cm
Front Axle : 55.35 inches / 140.6 cm
Rear Axle : 56.77 inches / 144.2 cm
Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx : 0.43
Curb Weight : 2756 lbs / 1250 kg
Weight/Power Output Ratio : 9.6 kg/hp

BMW E12 5 Series 520i Interior size, Dimensions BMW E12 5 Series 520i Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats : 5 seats
Trunk / Boot capacity : 21.9 cu-ft / 620 L

BMW E12 5 Series 520i Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension BMW E12 5 Series 520i Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions : Discs
(10.71 inches / 272 mm)
Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions : Drums
(9.88 inches / 251 mm)
Front Tyres - Rims dimensions : 175/HR R14
Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions : 175/HR R14
Front Wheels Width : 5.5"
Rear Wheels Width : 5.5"
Steering : Endless screw.
Front Suspension : Mcpherson Struts
Rear Suspension : Semi-trailing arms
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