BMW1972 520/4 Specs

1972 (E12) BMW 520/4 Specifications & Performance

1972 - 1977 (E12)

Tech Specs Summary


2 L Inline 4

109 mph

12.0 seconds

113 BHP

20.9 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

unavailable
kg
1,240 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
109 mph
0-62 mph
12.0 seconds
0-60 mph
11.6 seconds
Power-to-Weight
91 BHP/Tonne
Power
113 BHP
Torque
122 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
20.9 mpg
Total Range
257 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2 Litre
1,990 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
113 BHP @ 5,800 RPM
115 ps @ 5,800 RPM
Peak Torque
122 lb·ft @ 3,700 RPM
165 N·m @ 3,700 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M10 (M17)
Compression Ratio
9:1
Bore x Stroke
89 x 80 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.11:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
57 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
28 BHP
Unitary Capacity
498 cc
BMEP
10.4 Bar
151.1 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Tyre Sizes
175 x 14
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Semi-Trailing Arm
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Large Saloon
Doors
4
Seats
5
Turning Circle
10.9 m
Kerb Weight
1,240 kg
Gross Weight
1,700 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
Length
4,620 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
1,425 mm
Wheelbase
2,636 mm
Front Track
1,406 mm
Rear Track
1,442 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0

Performance Rating-
Environment Rating1.7
Practicality Rating1.4

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Environment
Practicality
City Driving

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