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1988 520i (129 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 (129 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1988

End of production

1991

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

80 l 21.13 US gal
17.6 UK gal

Engine displacement

1990 cm³ 121.44 cu. In.

Power

129 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

164 Nm (at 4300 rpm) 120.96 lb. ft (at 4300 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

203 km/h 126 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1400 kg 3086.5 lbs

Length

4720 mm 185.83 in

Width

1751 mm 68.94 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

15

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

13.6 l/100 km 17.29 US mpg
20.77 UK mpg

- Extra urban

9.2 l/100 km 25.57 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

203 km/h 126 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

11.9 sec

0 - 60 mph

11.3 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M20B20

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1990 cm³ 121.44 cu. In.

Power

129 hp (at 6000 rpm)

Torque

164 Nm (at 4300 rpm) 120.96 lb. ft (at 4300 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

8.8

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

4720 mm 185.83 in

Width

1751 mm 68.94 in

Height

1412 mm 55.59 in

Wheelbase

2761 mm 108.7 in

Turning diameter

11 m 36.09 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Wishbone

- Rear

Spring Strut

Tire size

- Front

195/65 R15

Wheel rims

15

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1400 kg 3086.5 lbs

Max. weight

1910 kg 4210.8 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 (E34) 520i (129 Hp) is made in 1988 1989 1990 1991