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1972 520 (115 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

BMW

Series

5 Series

Model

520

Modification

520 (115 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1972

End of production

1975

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal
15.4 UK gal

Engine displacement

1990 cm³ 121.44 cu. In.

Power

115 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

165 Nm (at 3700 rpm) 121.7 lb. ft (at 3700 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

176 km/h 109 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1240 kg 2733.7 lbs

Length

4620 mm 181.89 in

Width

1690 mm 66.54 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

14

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

10.7 l/100 km 21.98 US mpg
26.4 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

176 km/h 109 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

12.3 sec

0 - 60 mph

11.7 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M10B20

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1990 cm³ 121.44 cu. In.

Power

115 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

165 Nm (at 3700 rpm) 121.7 lb. ft (at 3700 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

89 mm 3.5 in

Piston Stroke

80 mm 3.15 in

Engine oil capacity

4.25 l 4.51 US qt
3.74 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4620 mm 181.89 in

Width

1690 mm 66.54 in

Height

1425 mm 56.1 in

Wheelbase

2636 mm 103.78 in

Front track

1406 mm 55.35 in

Rear (Back) track

1442 mm 56.77 in

Ride height

139 mm 5.47 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Drum

Tire size

- Front

175/80 R14

Wheel rims

14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1240 kg 2733.7 lbs

Max. weight

1810 kg 3990.4 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

440 l 15.54 cu ft

- Max. roof load

570 kg 1256.6 lbs

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BMW 5 Series (E12) 520 (115 Hp) is made in 1972 1973 1974 1975