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Specs of BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520 (122 Hp) /1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981/

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Key specs

BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520 (122 Hp) /Sedan 1977 - 1981/

What is the body type of BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520 (122 Hp)?
10.3 l/100 km
22.8 US mpg
27.4 UK mpg
9.7 km/l
How fast is 1977 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520 (122 Hp)?
180 km/h | 112 mph
0-100 km/h: 12.4 sec
0-60 mph: 11.8 sec
What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1977 520 (122 Hp)?
122 Hp, 160 Nm
118 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1977 520 (122 Hp)?
2.0 l
1990 cm3
121.44 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1977 BMW 520 (122 Hp)?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) Sedan 1977 520 (122 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1977 BMW 5 Series Sedan?
4620 mm
181.89 in.
What is the width of 1977 BMW 5 Series Sedan?
1690 mm
66.54 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1977 BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520 (122 Hp)?
1310 kg
2888 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1977 BMW 5 Series Sedan?
440 l
15.5 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1977 BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520 (122 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
520 (122 Hp)
Start of production
1977 year
End of production
1981 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
10.3 l/100 km 22.8 US mpg
27.4 UK mpg
9.7 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
11.8 sec
Maximum speed
180 km/h 112 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
10.7 kg/Hp, 93.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
8.2 kg/Nm, 122.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
122 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
61.3 Hp/l
Torque
160 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 118 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M20B20VE
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.
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

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1310 kg 2888 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
5 gears, manual transmission
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum