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1977 520 (122 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 (122 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1977

End of production

1981

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

122 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

160 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 118.01 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

180 km/h 112 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1310 kg 2888.1 lbs

Length

4620 mm 181.89 in

Width

1690 mm 66.54 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

10.3 l/100 km 22.83 US mpg
27.43 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

180 km/h 112 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

12.4 sec

0 - 60 mph

11.8 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M20B20VE

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1990 cm³ 121.44 cu. In.

Power

122 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

160 Nm (at 4000 rpm) 118.01 lb. ft (at 4000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

80 mm 3.15 in

Piston Stroke

66 mm 2.6 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

140 mm 5.51 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Drum

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1310 kg 2888.1 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

440 l 15.54 cu ft

MODEL REVIEW
BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520 (122 Hp) is made in 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981