Compare: BMW 5 Series 1976 Sedan 125 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)

Modification (Engine)

520i (125 Hp)

Start of production

1976

End of production

1979

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.5 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

11.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

11.3 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

10.7 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

181 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

10.1 kg/Hp, 99.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

7.4 kg/Nm, 134.9 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

125 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

62.8 Hp/l

Torque

170 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M10B20

Engine displacement

1990 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

80 mm

Piston Stroke

66 mm

Compression ratio

9.7

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

4.25 l

Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1260 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

440 l

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4620 mm

Width

1690 mm

Height

1425 mm

Wheelbase

2636 mm

Front track

1406 mm

Rear (Back) track

1442 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

140 mm

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, manual transmission

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum