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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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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
125.39 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
16.24 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1981 BMW 5 Series (E28) 520i (125 Hp) Automatic?4, automatic transmission

BMW 5 Series (E28) 520i (125 Hp) Automatic - Full specifications

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
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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 16.24 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Max. roof load 75 kg 165.35 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 brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum