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

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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
How much power, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1981 520i (125 Hp) Automatic?125 Hp, 170 Nm
125.39 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1981 520i (125 Hp) Automatic?2.0 l
1990 cm3
121.44 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1981 BMW 520i (125 Hp) Automatic?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, 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.
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.
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) Automatic?4, automatic transmission

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

General information
BrandBMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E28)
Modification (Engine) 520i (125 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1981 year
End of production 1987 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
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. 125.39 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 Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 10.5 l 11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
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 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum