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1981 BMW 5 Series (E28) 520i (125 Hp)

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Key specs

BMW 5 Series Sedan 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

What is the body type, BMW 5 Series (E28)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, BMW 5 Series (E28) 520i (125 Hp)?9.2 l/100 km
25.57 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg
10.87 km/l
How fast is the car, 1981 5 Series (E28) 520i (125 Hp)?185 km/h | 114.95 mph
0-100 km/h: 11.8 sec
0-60 mph: 11.2 sec
How much power, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1981 520i (125 Hp)?125 Hp, 165 Nm
121.7 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1981 520i (125 Hp)?2.0 l
1990 cm3
121.44 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1981 BMW 520i (125 Hp)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, BMW 5 Series (E28) Sedan 1981 520i (125 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1981 BMW 5 Series Sedan?4620 mm
181.89 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1981 BMW 5 Series Sedan?1700 mm
66.93 in.
What is the curb weight, 1981 BMW 5 Series (E28) 520i (125 Hp)?1220 kg
2689.64 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1981 BMW 5 Series (E28) 520i (125 Hp)?1730 kg
3814 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1981 BMW 5 Series Sedan?460 l
16.24 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1981 BMW 5 Series (E28) 520i (125 Hp)?5, manual transmission

BMW 5 Series (E28) 520i (125 Hp) 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 Specs

General information
BrandBMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E28)
Modification (Engine) 520i (125 Hp)
Start of production 1981 year
End of production 1987 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 6.5 l/100 km 36.19 US mpg
43.46 UK mpg
15.38 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 9.2 l/100 km 25.57 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg
10.87 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 11.2 sec
Maximum speed 185 km/h 114.95 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 9.8 kg/Hp, 102.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.4 kg/Nm, 135.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 125 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 62.8 Hp/l
Torque 165 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 121.7 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M20B20
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.
Coolant 10.5 l 11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1220 kg 2689.64 lbs.
Max. weight 1730 kg 3814 lbs.
Max load 510 kg 1124.36 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 460 l 16.24 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4620 mm 181.89 in.
Width 1700 mm 66.93 in.
Height 1415 mm 55.71 in.
Wheelbase 2625 mm 103.35 in.
Front track 1430 mm 56.3 in.
Rear (Back) track 1470 mm 57.87 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
Tires size 175/80 R14
Wheel rims size14