BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520i (125 Hp) Specs

BMW LogoBMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520i (125 Hp) has been in production since 1976 - 1979. Cars comes in Sedan body types and can be suited with Petrol (Gasoline) engine types with a volume of 2L liters, engines produces a power of 125 Hp. Fuel consumption of BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520i (125 Hp) is 9.5 l/100 km. The overall dimensions of the car are 4620x1690x1425 mm, and the weight is from 1260 kg.

BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520i (125 Hp) 1976 - 1979
BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520i (125 Hp) 1976 - 1979
BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520i (125 Hp) 1976 - 1979


General data

Generation5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)
Modification520i (125 Hp)
Start of production1976 year
End of production1979 year
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
ModelM10

Fuel consumption (economy), emissions

Fuel consumption - combined9.5 l/100 km

Performance specs

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph)11.3 sec
Maximum speed181 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio10.1 kg/Hp, 99.2 Hp/tonne

Engine technical data

Power125 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre62.8 Hp/l
Torque170 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine locationFront, Longitudinal
Engine displacement1990 cm3
Number of cylinders6
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore80 mm
Piston Stroke66 mm
Compression ratio9.7
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine aspirationNaturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity4.0 l

Suspension and brakes specs

Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelRear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission)4
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum

Dimensions

Length4620 mm
Width1690 mm
Height1425 mm
Wheelbase2636 mm
Front track1406 mm
Rear (Back) track1442 mm
Ride height140 mm

Weights, volume and space

Kerb Weight1260 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum440 l
Fuel tank capacity70 l