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Specs of BMW 5 Series (E12) 520i (130 Hp) /1972, 1973, 1974, 1975/

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Key specs

BMW 5 Series (E12) 520i (130 Hp) /Sedan 1972 - 1975/

What is the body type of BMW 5 Series (E12)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 5 Series (E12) 520i (130 Hp)?
9.9 l/100 km
23.8 US mpg
28.5 UK mpg
10.1 km/l
How fast is 1972 5 Series (E12) 520i (130 Hp)?
183 km/h | 114 mph
0-100 km/h: 11.1 sec
0-60 mph: 10.5 sec
What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1972 520i (130 Hp)?
130 Hp, 181 Nm
133 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1972 520i (130 Hp)?
2.0 l
1990 cm3
121.44 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1972 BMW 520i (130 Hp)?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E12) Sedan 1972 520i (130 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1972 BMW 5 Series Sedan?
4620 mm
181.89 in.
What is the width of 1972 BMW 5 Series Sedan?
1690 mm
66.54 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1972 BMW 5 Series (E12) 520i (130 Hp)?
1250 kg
2756 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1972 BMW 5 Series Sedan?
440 l
15.5 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1972 BMW 5 Series (E12) 520i (130 Hp)?
4, manual transmission
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General information

Brand
BMW
Model
5 Series
Generation
5 Series (E12)
Modification (Engine)
520i (130 Hp)
Start of production
1972 year
End of production
1975 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
9.9 l/100 km 23.8 US mpg
28.5 UK mpg
10.1 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
10.5 sec
Maximum speed
183 km/h 114 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
9.6 kg/Hp, 104 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6.9 kg/Nm, 144.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
130 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
65.3 Hp/l
Torque
181 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 133 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M10B20
Engine displacement
1990 cm3 121.44 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 l 4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt
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Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1250 kg 2756 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
440 l 15.5 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Max. roof load
75 kg 165 lbs.

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 brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum