(1981 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1981 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 520i | Issued until | |
| Serie | 5 | Number made | |
| Model family | E28 | 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 | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4620 mm / 181.9 in / 181.9 in | Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1700 mm / 66.9 in / 66.9 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.76 |
| Height | 1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 in | Total (curb) weight | 1220 kg / 2690 lb / 2690 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2620 mm / 103.1 in / 103.1 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1430 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | 58.0 % / 58.0 % / 58.0 % |
| Track rear | 1470 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 in | Fuel capacity | 70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.390 | Frontal Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 66.0 mm / 2.60 in / 2.60 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.21 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 1991 cm3 / 121.5 cu in / 121.5 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 331.83 cm3/cylinder / 20.250 cu in/cylinder / 20.250 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.8 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 91.7 kW / 124.7 hp / 124.7 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 170.0 Nm / 125.4 lbft / 125.4 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 90.5 kW / 123.0 bhp / 123.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 61.8 kW/l / 1.377 bhp/cu in / 1.377 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 85.38 Nm/l / 0.747 lbft/cu in / 0.747 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.80 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.91 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 185 km/h / 115 mph / 115 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 9.70 s / 9.70 s / 9.70 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 100.82 kW/ton / 137.08 bhp/ton / 137.08 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 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 | ZF worm & roller PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 10.90 m / 35.76 ft / 35.76 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS.LW.LowTrailLi.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.STA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 175 HR 14 | Tyres rear | 175 HR 14 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 520i
