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

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Key specs

BMW 5 Series (E28) 520i (125 Hp) Automatic /Sedan 1981 - 1987/

What is the body type of BMW 5 Series (E28)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1981 520i (125 Hp) Automatic?
125 Hp, 170 Nm
125 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1981 520i (125 Hp) Automatic?
2.0 l
1990 cm3
121.44 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1981 BMW 520i (125 Hp) Automatic?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E28) Sedan 1981 520i (125 Hp) Automatic?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1981 BMW 5 Series Sedan?
4620 mm
181.89 in.
What is the width of 1981 BMW 5 Series Sedan?
1700 mm
66.93 in.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1981 BMW 5 Series Sedan?
460 l
16.2 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1981 BMW 5 Series (E28) 520i (125 Hp) Automatic?
4, automatic transmission
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General information

Brand
BMW
Model
5 Series
Generation
5 Series (E28)
Modification (Engine)
520i (125 Hp) Automatic
Start of production
1981
End of production
1987
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)

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
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
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Coolant
10.5 l 11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt

Volume and weights

Trunk (boot) space - minimum
460 l 16.2 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
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
4 gears, automatic transmission
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum