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BMW 5 Series (E28) 520i (125 Hp) 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
BMW 5 Series (E28) 520i (125 Hp) 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
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General information

Name

BMW 5 Series (E28) 520i (125 Hp) 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

Brand

BMW
Model

5 Series
Generation

5 Series (E28)
Year of production

1981

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

520i (125 Hp)

Power

125 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

165 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

12.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

6.5 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

9.2 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

11.8 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

185 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M20
Power
125 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
62.8 Hp/l
Torque
165 Nm @ 4500 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)

1220 kg

Max weight (kg)

1730 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

70 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

460 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4620 mm

Width (mm)

1700 mm

Height (mm)

1415 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2625 mm

Front track (mm)

1430 mm

Rear track (mm)

1470 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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