BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520 (122 Hp) Specs

BMW LogoBMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520 (122 Hp) has been in production since 1977 - 1981. 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 122 Hp. Fuel consumption of BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520 (122 Hp) is 10.3 l/100 km. The overall dimensions of the car are 4620x1690x1425 mm, and the weight is from 1310 kg.

BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520 (122 Hp) 1977 - 1981
BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520 (122 Hp) 1977 - 1981
BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520 (122 Hp) 1977 - 1981


General data

Generation5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)
Modification520 (122 Hp)
Start of production1977 year
End of production1981 year
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
ModelM20

Fuel consumption (economy), emissions

Fuel consumption - combined10.3 l/100 km

Performance specs

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph)12.4 sec
Maximum speed180 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio10.7 kg/Hp, 93.1 Hp/tonne

Engine technical data

Power122 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre61.3 Hp/l
Torque160 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine locationFront, Longitudinal
Engine displacement1990 cm3
Number of cylinders6
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore80 mm
Piston Stroke66 mm
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)5
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 Weight1310 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum440 l
Fuel tank capacity70 l