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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 | 126.14 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
120.96 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
3086.47 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1988 BMW 5 Series (E34) 520i (129 Hp)?1910 kg
4210.83 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1988 BMW 5 Series Sedan?460 l
16.24 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1988 BMW 5 Series (E34) 520i (129 Hp)?5, manual transmission

BMW 5 Series (E34) 520i (129 Hp) - Full specifications

General information

BrandBMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E34)
Modification (Engine) 520i (129 Hp)
Start of production 1988 year
End of production 1991 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4

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/h11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 11.3 sec
Maximum speed 203 km/h 126.14 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. 120.96 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 Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 10.5 l 11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight 1400 kg 3086.47 lbs.
Max. weight 1910 kg 4210.83 lbs.
Max load 510 kg 1124.36 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 460 l 16.24 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 80 l 21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal
Max. roof load 100 kg 220.46 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 brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 195/65 R15
Wheel rims size15