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

BMW LogoBMW 5 Series (E12) 520i (130 Hp) has been in production since 1972 - 1975. 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 130 Hp. Fuel consumption of BMW 5 Series (E12) 520i (130 Hp) is 9.9 l/100 km. The overall dimensions of the car are 4620x1690x1425 mm, and the weight is from 1250 kg.

BMW 5 Series (E12) 520i (130 Hp) 1972 - 1975
BMW 5 Series (E12) 520i (130 Hp) 1972 - 1975


General data

Generation5 Series (E12)
Modification520i (130 Hp)
Start of production1972 year
End of production1975 year
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
ModelM10

Fuel consumption (economy), emissions

Fuel consumption - combined9.9 l/100 km

Performance specs

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph)11.1 sec
Maximum speed183 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio9.6 kg/Hp, 104 Hp/tonne

Engine technical data

Power130 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre65.3 Hp/l
Torque181 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine locationFront, Longitudinal
Engine displacement1990 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Position of cylindersInline
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 Weight1250 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum440 l
Fuel tank capacity70 l