BMW1977 520/6 Specs

1977 (E12) BMW 520/6 Specifications & Performance

1977 - 1981 (E12)

Tech Specs Summary


2 L Inline 6

112 mph

12.4 seconds

120 BHP

20.2 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

unavailable
kg
1,310 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
112 mph
0-62 mph
12.4 seconds
0-60 mph
12.0 seconds
Power-to-Weight
92 BHP/Tonne
Power
120 BHP
Torque
118 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
20.2 mpg
Total Range
311 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2 Litre
1,991 cc
Configuration
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
120 BHP @ 6,000 RPM
122 ps @ 6,000 RPM
Peak Torque
118 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
160 N·m @ 4,000 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (12v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M20B20
Compression Ratio
9.2:1
Bore x Stroke
80 x 66 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.21:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
60 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
20 BHP
Unitary Capacity
332 cc
BMEP
10.1 Bar
146.5 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
1,310 kg
Gross Weight
1,770 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
Length
4,620 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
1,425 mm
Wheelbase
2,636 mm
Front Track
1,422 mm
Rear Track
1,466 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
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2.3

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

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
City Driving

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