BMW 5 Series (E12) 520i (130 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

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. ICE. 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 are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1972 BMW 5 Series (E12) 520i (130 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

BMW 5 Series (E12) 520i (130 Hp)

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- BMW 5 Series
  - 5 Series (E12)
    - 528 (165 Hp)
    - 525 (146 Hp)
    - 520i (130 Hp)
    - 520 (115 Hp)
    - 518 (90 Hp)

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series (E12)

Modification (Engine)

520i (130 Hp)

Start of production

1972

End of production

1975

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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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

Engine configuration

Inline

Compression ratio

9.7:1

Number of valves per cylinder

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

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

BMW 5 Series (E12) 520i (130 Hp)1972, 1973, 1974, 1975: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions