BMW 5 Series (E12) 520i (130 Hp) 1972

General Information

Modification (Engine)

520i (130 Hp)

Start of production

1972 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

1975 year

Engine

Power

130 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

65.3 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

9.7

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

181 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Engine displacement

1990

Engine oil capacity

4.3 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1442 mm

Width

1690 mm

Height

1425 mm

Length

4620 mm

Front track

1406 mm

Wheelbase

2636 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

140 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

11.1 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.9 l

Maximum speed

183 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

10.5 sec

Volume and Weight

Kerb Weight

1250 kg

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

440 l

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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

BMW 5 Series 520i (130 Hp)