BMW1976 520i Specs

1976 (E12) BMW 520i Specifications & Performance

1976, 1977 (E12)

Tech Specs Summary


2 L Inline 4

118 mph

10.0 seconds

123 BHP

20.9 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

unavailable
kg
1,260 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
118 mph
0-62 mph
10.0 seconds
0-60 mph
9.7 seconds
Power-to-Weight
98 BHP/Tonne
Power
123 BHP
Torque
129 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
20.9 mpg
Total Range
321 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2 Litre
1,990 cc
Configuration
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
123 BHP @ 5,700 RPM
125 ps @ 5,700 RPM
Peak Torque
129 lb·ft @ 4,350 RPM
175 N·m @ 4,350 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M10 (M64)
Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Bore x Stroke
89 x 80 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.11:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
62 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
31 BHP
Unitary Capacity
498 cc
BMEP
11.1 Bar
160.3 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
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
10.5 m
Kerb Weight
1,260 kg
Gross Weight
1,700 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
Length
4,620 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
1,425 mm
Wheelbase
2,636 mm
Front Track
1,406 mm
Rear Track
1,446 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
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2.3

Performance Rating1.8
Environment Rating1.7
Practicality Rating1.6

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
City Driving

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