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Specs of BMW 5 Series (E34) 520i (129 Hp) /1988, 1989, 1990, 1991/

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Key specs

BMW 5 Series (E34) 520i (129 Hp) /Sedan 1988 - 1991/

What is the body type of BMW 5 Series (E34)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1988 5 Series (E34) 520i (129 Hp)?
203 km/h | 126 mph
0-100 km/h: 11.9 sec
0-60 mph: 11.3 sec
What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1988 520i (129 Hp)?
129 Hp, 164 Nm
121 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1988 520i (129 Hp)?
2.0 l
1990 cm3
121.44 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1988 BMW 520i (129 Hp)?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E34) Sedan 1988 520i (129 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1988 BMW 5 Series Sedan?
4720 mm
185.83 in.
What is the width of 1988 BMW 5 Series Sedan?
1751 mm
68.94 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1988 BMW 5 Series (E34) 520i (129 Hp)?
1400 kg
3086 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1988 BMW 5 Series (E34) 520i (129 Hp)?
1910 kg
4211 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1988 BMW 5 Series Sedan?
460 l
16.2 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1988 BMW 5 Series (E34) 520i (129 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
520i (129 Hp)
Start of production
1988
End of production
1991
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
13.6 l/100 km 17.3 US mpg
20.8 UK mpg
7.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
9.2 l/100 km 25.6 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg
10.9 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
11.3 sec
Maximum speed
203 km/h 126 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
10.9 kg/Hp, 92.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
8.5 kg/Nm, 117.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
129 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
64.8 Hp/l
Torque
164 Nm @ 4300 rpm. 121 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M20B20
Engine displacement
1990 cm3 121.44 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
Inline
Compression ratio
8.8:1
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
4.25 l 4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
10.5 l 11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1400 kg 3086 lbs.
Max. weight
1910 kg 4211 lbs.
Max load
510 kg 1124 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
460 l 16.2 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal
Max. roof load
100 kg 220 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4720 mm 185.83 in.
Width
1751 mm 68.94 in.
Height
1412 mm 55.59 in.
Wheelbase
2761 mm 108.7 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11 m 36.09 ft.

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 suspension
Wishbone
Rear suspension
Suspension strut
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
195/65 R15
Wheel rim size
15