BMW 5 Series Sedan (E12)
520i (130 Hp)
1972 – 1975 · Petrol · Rear-wheel drive · 4-speed manual
- Power
- 130 Hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.1 s
- Top speed
- 183 km/h114 mph
- Combined
- 9.9 l/100 km23.8 mpg
General information
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Generation
- 5 Series Sedan (E12)
- Modification (Engine)
- 520i (130 Hp)
- Start of production
- 1972
- End of production
- 1975
- Powertrain architecture
- Internal combustion engine
- Body type
- Sedan
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
Performance specs
- Fuel consumption (combined)
- 9.9 l/100 km23.8 mpg
- Fuel type
- Petrol (Gasoline)
- Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
- 11.1 s
- Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (calculated)
- 10.5 s
- Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h
- /
- Maximum speed
- 183 km/h114 mph
- Weight-to-power ratio
- 9.6 kg/Hp21.2 lb/Hp
- Weight-to-torque ratio
- 6.9 kg/Nm20.6 lb/lb-ft
Engine specs
- Power
- 130 Hp
- Power at
- 5800 rpm
- Power per litre
- 65.3
- Torque
- 181 Nm133 lb-ft
- Torque at
- 4500 rpm
- Engine layout
- Front, longitudinal
- Engine model/code
- M10B20
- Engine displacement
- 1990 cm³1990 cm³ (121 cu in)
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Compression ratio
- 9.7 : 1
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-port manifold injection
- Engine aspiration
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.25 l1.1 gal
Space, volume and weights
- Kerb weight
- 1250 kg2756 lb
- Trunk (boot) space - minimum
- 440 l116.2 gal
- Fuel tank capacity
- 70 l18.5 gal
- Max. roof load
- 75 kg165 lb
Dimensions
- Length
- 4620 mm181.9 in
- Width
- 1690 mm66.5 in
- Height
- 1425 mm56.1 in
- Wheelbase
- 2636 mm103.8 in
- Front track
- 1406 mm55.4 in
- Rear (Back) track
- 1442 mm56.8 in
- Ride height (ground clearance)
- 140 mm5.5 in
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension
- Drive wheel
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears and type of gearbox
- 4 gears, manual transmission
- Front brakes
- Disc
- Rear brakes
- Drum