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1976 BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520i (125 Hp)

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Key specs

BMW 5 Series Sedan 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979

What is the body type, BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520i (125 Hp)?9.5 l/100 km
24.76 US mpg
29.73 UK mpg
10.53 km/l
How fast is the car, 1976 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520i (125 Hp)?181 km/h | 112.47 mph
0-100 km/h: 11.3 sec
0-60 mph: 10.7 sec
How much power, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1976 520i (125 Hp)?125 Hp, 170 Nm
125.39 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1976 520i (125 Hp)?2.0 l
1990 cm3
121.44 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1976 BMW 520i (125 Hp)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) Sedan 1976 520i (125 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1976 BMW 5 Series Sedan?4620 mm
181.89 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1976 BMW 5 Series Sedan?1690 mm
66.54 in.
What is the curb weight, 1976 BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520i (125 Hp)?1260 kg
2777.82 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1976 BMW 5 Series Sedan?440 l
15.54 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1976 BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520i (125 Hp)?4, manual transmission

BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520i (125 Hp) 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 Specs

General information
BrandBMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)
Modification (Engine) 520i (125 Hp)
Start of production 1976 year
End of production 1979 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 9.5 l/100 km 24.76 US mpg
29.73 UK mpg
10.53 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 10.7 sec
Maximum speed 181 km/h 112.47 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 10.1 kg/Hp, 99.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.4 kg/Nm, 134.9 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 125 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 62.8 Hp/l
Torque 170 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 125.39 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M10B20
Engine displacement 1990 cm3 121.44 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 80 mm 3.15 in.
Piston Stroke 66 mm 2.6 in.
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 l 4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1260 kg 2777.82 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) 140 mm 5.51 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