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1977 BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520 (122 Hp)

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Key specs

BMW 5 Series Sedan 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

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) 520 (122 Hp)?10.3 l/100 km
22.84 US mpg
27.43 UK mpg
9.71 km/l
How fast is the car, 1977 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520 (122 Hp)?180 km/h | 111.85 mph
0-100 km/h: 12.4 sec
0-60 mph: 11.8 sec
How much power, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1977 520 (122 Hp)?122 Hp, 160 Nm
118.01 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1977 520 (122 Hp)?2.0 l
1990 cm3
121.44 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1977 BMW 520 (122 Hp)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, 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.
How long is this vehicle, 1977 BMW 5 Series Sedan?4620 mm
181.89 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1977 BMW 5 Series Sedan?1690 mm
66.54 in.
What is the curb weight, 1977 BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520 (122 Hp)?1310 kg
2888.06 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1977 BMW 5 Series Sedan?440 l
15.54 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1977 BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520 (122 Hp)?5, manual transmission

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

General information
BrandBMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)
Modification (Engine) 520 (122 Hp)
Start of production 1977 year
End of production 1981 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 10.3 l/100 km 22.84 US mpg
27.43 UK mpg
9.71 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 11.8 sec
Maximum speed 180 km/h 111.85 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. 118.01 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 Log in to see.Log in to see.
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1310 kg 2888.06 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 5 gears, manual transmission
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum