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1981 520i (125 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

520i (125 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1981

End of production

1987

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

125 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

165 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 121.7 lb. ft (at 4500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

185 km/h 115 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1220 kg 2689.6 lbs

Length

4620 mm 181.89 in

Width

1700 mm 66.93 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

14

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg

- Extra urban

6.5 l/100 km 36.18 US mpg
43.46 UK mpg

- Combined

9.2 l/100 km 25.57 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

185 km/h 115 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

11.8 sec

0 - 60 mph

11.2 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M20B20

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1990 cm³ 121.44 cu. In.

Power

125 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

165 Nm (at 4500 rpm) 121.7 lb. ft (at 4500 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

Coolant

10.5 l 11.13 US qt
9.24 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4620 mm 181.89 in

Width

1700 mm 66.93 in

Height

1415 mm 55.71 in

Wheelbase

2625 mm 103.35 in

Front track

1430 mm 56.3 in

Rear (Back) track

1470 mm 57.87 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

Tire size

- Front

175/80 R14

Wheel rims

14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1220 kg 2689.6 lbs

Max. weight

1730 kg 3814 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

460 l 16.24 cu ft

- Max. roof load

510 kg 1124.4 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
BMW 5 Series (E28) 520i (125 Hp) is made in 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987