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BMW 5 Series (E12) 520i (130 Hp) 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975
BMW 5 Series (E12) 520i (130 Hp) 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975
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General information

Name

BMW 5 Series (E12) 520i (130 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

520i (130 Hp)

Power

130 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

181 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

9.9 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

11.1 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

183 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M10
Power
130 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
65.3 Hp/l
Torque
181 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine displacement
1990 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Compression ratio
9.7
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1250 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

Technology and Operation