BMW E12 5 Series 520i M10 Specs

(1976 - 1979) - Technical Specifications for Years 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979
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Key Specs

Petrol
119.6 cu-in
1960 cm3
Inline 4
123 HP
125 PS / 92 kW
129 lb-ft
175 Nm
112 Mph
181 km/h
25 MPG
9.5 L/100 km
30 MPG UK

BMW E12 5 Series 520i M10 Body, Model and Production details BMW E12 5 Series 520i M10 Body, Model and Production details

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

BMW E12 5 Series 520i M10 Engine Technical Data BMW E12 5 Series 520i M10 Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders : Inline 4
Engine Code : M10
Fuel type : Petrol
Fuel System : Kugelfischer PL04 mechanical fuel injection system
Engine Alignment : Longitudinal
Engine Position : Front
Engine displacement : 119.6 cu-in / 1960 cm3
Bore x Stroke : 3.15 x 3.5 inches
80 x 89 mm
Number of valves : 8 Valves
Aspiration : naturally-aspirated
Compression Ratio : 9.3
Horsepower : 123 HP / 125 PS / 92 kW
@ 5700 rpm
Maximum torque : 129 lb-ft / 175 Nm
@ 4350 rpm
Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain : RWD
Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :
4 speed Manual

BMW E12 5 Series 520i M10 Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range BMW E12 5 Series 520i M10 Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined: 25 MPG
9.5 L/100 km
30 MPG UK
Range : 457 miles / 736 km
Fuel Tank Capacity : 18.5 gallons
70 L
15.4 UK gallons

BMW E12 5 Series 520i M10 Performance BMW E12 5 Series 520i M10 Performance

Top Speed : 112 Mph / 181 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) : 11.3 s

BMW E12 5 Series 520i M10 Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight BMW E12 5 Series 520i M10 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
Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx : 0.43
Curb Weight : 2778 lbs / 1260 kg
Weight/Power Output Ratio : 10.1 kg/hp

BMW E12 5 Series 520i M10 Interior size, Dimensions BMW E12 5 Series 520i M10 Interior size, Dimensions

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

BMW E12 5 Series 520i M10 Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension BMW E12 5 Series 520i M10 Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions : Discs
(10.63 inches / 270 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 Suspension : Mcpherson struts
Rear Suspension : Semi-trailing arm
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How fast is a BMW E12 5 Series 520i M10?
The BMW E12 5 Series 520i M10 can reach 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 11.3 seconds and has a top speed of 181 km/h / 112 mph.

How many horsepower (hp) does a 1976 BMW E12 5 Series 520i M10 have?
The 1976 BMW E12 5 Series 520i M10 has 125 PS / 123 bhp / 92 kW.

How much does a BMW E12 5 Series 520i M10 weighs?
The BMW E12 5 Series 520i M10 weighs 1260 Kg / 2778 lbs.

What is the BMW E12 5 Series 520i M10 gas mileage?
The BMW E12 5 Series 520i M10 gas mileage is .

What engine is in BMW E12 5 Series 520i M10?
The BMW E12 5 Series 520i M10 has a Inline 4, Petrol engine with 1960 cm3 / 119.6 cu-in capacity.

What are the dimensions of the BMW E12 5 Series 520i M10?
The BMW E12 5 Series 520i M10 is 181.89 inches / 462 cm long, 66.54 inches / 169 cm wide, and 56.14 inches / 142.6 cm tall, with a wheelbase of 103.78 inches / 263.6 cm.

How much cargo space does a BMW E12 5 Series 520i M10 have?
The BMW E12 5 Series 520i M10 offers 21.9 cu-ft / 620 L of trunk space.