BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520i (125 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520i (125 Hp) /Sedan 1976 - 1979/

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) 520i (125 Hp)?

9.5 l/100 km
24.8 US mpg
29.7 UK mpg
10.5 km/l

How fast is 1976 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520i (125 Hp)?

181 km/h | 112 mph
0-100 km/h: 11.3 sec
0-60 mph: 10.7 sec

What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1976 520i (125 Hp)?

125 Hp, 170 Nm
125 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1976 520i (125 Hp)?

2.0 l
1990 cm³
121.44 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1976 BMW 520i (125 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of 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.

What is the length of 1976 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

4620 mm
181.89 in.

What is the width of 1976 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

1690 mm
66.54 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1976 BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520i (125 Hp)?

1260 kg
2778 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1976 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

440 l
15.5 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1976 BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 520i (125 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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- BMW 5 Series
  - 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)
    - M535i (218 Hp)
    - 528i (184 Hp)
    - 528i (177 Hp)
    - 528 (170 Hp)
    - 525 (150 Hp)
    - 520i (125 Hp)
    - 520 (122 Hp)

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General information

Brand

BMW

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 type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.5 l/100 km 24.8 US mpg
29.7 UK mpg
10.5 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

11.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

11.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

10.7 sec

Maximum speed

181 km/h 112 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 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M10B20

Engine displacement

1990 cm³ 121.44 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

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

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

1260 kg 2778 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

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