(1972 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1972 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 520 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 5 | Number made | |
| Model family | E12 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Paul Bracq | Cargo capacity (volume) | |
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4620 mm / 181.9 in / 181.9 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1690 mm / 66.5 in / 66.5 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.75 |
| Height | 1425 mm / 56.1 in / 56.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 1230 kg / 2712 lb / 2712 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2636 mm / 103.8 in / 103.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1406 mm / 55.4 in / 55.4 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1442 mm / 56.8 in / 56.8 in | Fuel capacity | 70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 89.0 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.11 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 1991 cm3 / 121.5 cu in / 121.5 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 497.75 cm3/cylinder / 30.375 cu in/cylinder / 30.375 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | wet | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 84.3 kW / 114.6 hp / 114.6 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 165.0 Nm / 121.7 lbft / 121.7 lbft at 3700 rpm / 3700 rpm / 3700 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 83.1 kW / 113.0 bhp / 113.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 56.8 kW/l / 1.266 bhp/cu in / 1.266 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 82.87 Nm/l / 0.725 lbft/cu in / 0.725 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.10 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 172 km/h / 107 mph / 107 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 11.90 s / 11.90 s / 11.90 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 91.87 kW/ton / 124.91 bhp/ton / 124.91 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 12.30 s / 12.30 s / 12.30 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | worm & roller | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 4.30 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.TA.CS. |
| Wheels front | 5.5J x 14 H2 | Wheels rear | 5.5J x 14 H2 |
| Tyres front | 175 SR 14 | Tyres rear | 175 SR 14 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | 272 mm / 10.7 in / 10.7 in | Brake diameter rear | 250 mm / 9.8 in / 9.8 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 520
