BMW 5 Series (E28) 520i (125 Hp) 1981

General Information

Modification (Engine)

520i (125 Hp)

Start of production

1981 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

1987 year

Engine

Power

125 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

62.8 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

165 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Engine displacement

1990

Cylinder Bore

80 mm

Piston Stroke

66 mm

Engine oil capacity

4.3 l

Coolant

10.5 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1470 mm

Width

1700 mm

Height

1415 mm

Length

4620 mm

Front track

1430 mm

Wheelbase

2625 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

140 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

11.8 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

12.5 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.5 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.2 l

Maximum speed

185 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

11.2 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

510 kg

Kerb Weight

1220 kg

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

460 l

Max. weight

1730 kg

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

5 gears, manual transmission

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Wheel rims size

Tires size

175/80 R14

BMW 5 Series 520i (125 Hp)