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1972 BMW 5 Series (E12) 520 (115 Hp)

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Key specs

BMW 5 Series Sedan 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975

What is the body type, BMW 5 Series (E12)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, BMW 5 Series (E12) 520 (115 Hp)?10.7 l/100 km
21.98 US mpg
26.4 UK mpg
9.35 km/l
How fast is the car, 1972 5 Series (E12) 520 (115 Hp)?176 km/h | 109.36 mph
0-100 km/h: 12.3 sec
0-60 mph: 11.7 sec
How much power, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1972 520 (115 Hp)?115 Hp, 165 Nm
121.7 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1972 520 (115 Hp)?2.0 l
1990 cm3
121.44 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1972 BMW 520 (115 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, BMW 5 Series (E12) Sedan 1972 520 (115 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1972 BMW 5 Series Sedan?4620 mm
181.89 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1972 BMW 5 Series Sedan?1690 mm
66.54 in.
What is the curb weight, 1972 BMW 5 Series (E12) 520 (115 Hp)?1240 kg
2733.73 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1972 BMW 5 Series (E12) 520 (115 Hp)?1810 kg
3990.37 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1972 BMW 5 Series Sedan?440 l
15.54 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1972 BMW 5 Series (E12) 520 (115 Hp)?4, manual transmission

BMW 5 Series (E12) 520 (115 Hp) 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975 Specs

General information
BrandBMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E12)
Modification (Engine) 520 (115 Hp)
Start of production 1972 year
End of production 1975 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 10.7 l/100 km 21.98 US mpg
26.4 UK mpg
9.35 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 11.7 sec
Maximum speed 176 km/h 109.36 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 10.8 kg/Hp, 92.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.5 kg/Nm, 133.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 115 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 57.8 Hp/l
Torque 165 Nm @ 3700 rpm. 121.7 lb.-ft. @ 3700 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M10B20
Engine displacement 1990 cm3 121.44 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 89 mm 3.5 in.
Piston Stroke 80 mm 3.15 in.
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 4.25 l 4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt
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Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1240 kg 2733.73 lbs.
Max. weight 1810 kg 3990.37 lbs.
Max load 570 kg 1256.63 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 440 l 15.54 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
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 (ground clearance) 139 mm 5.47 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum
Tires size 175/80 R14
Wheel rims size14