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BMW 5 Series (E12) 520 (115 Hp) 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975
BMW 5 Series (E12) 520 (115 Hp) 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975
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General information

Name

BMW 5 Series (E12) 520 (115 Hp) 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975

Brand

BMW
Model

5 Series
Generation

5 Series (E12)
Year of production

1972

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

520 (115 Hp)

Power

115 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

165 Nm @ 3700 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

10.7 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

12.3 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

176 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M10
Power
115 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
57.8 Hp/l
Torque
165 Nm @ 3700 rpm.
Engine displacement
1990 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
89 mm
Piston stroke
80 mm
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1240 kg

Max weight (kg)

1810 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

70 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

440 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4620 mm

Width (mm)

1690 mm

Height (mm)

1425 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2636 mm

Front track (mm)

1406 mm

Rear track (mm)

1442 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Front tires size

175/80 R14

Rear tires size

175/80 R14

Wheel rims size

R14

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