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BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520 (122 Hp) 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520 (122 Hp) 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
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General information

Name

BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520 (122 Hp) 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

Brand

BMW
Model

5 Series
Generation

5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)
Year of production

1977

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

520 (122 Hp)

Power

122 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

160 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

10.3 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

12.4 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

180 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M20
Power
122 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
61.3 Hp/l
Torque
160 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine displacement
1990 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Piston stroke
66 mm
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1310 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