BMW1985 520i Specs

1985 (E28) BMW 520i Specifications & Performance

1985, 1986, 1987 (E28)

Tech Specs Summary


2 L Inline 6

118 mph

11.4 seconds

127 BHP

32.1 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

460 L
kg
1,240 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
118 mph
0-62 mph
11.4 seconds
0-60 mph
11.0 seconds
Power-to-Weight
102 BHP/Tonne
Power
127 BHP
Torque
128 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
32.1 mpg
Total Range
494 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2 Litre
1,991 cc
Configuration
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
127 BHP @ 6,000 RPM
129 ps @ 6,000 RPM
Peak Torque
128 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
174 N·m @ 4,000 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (12v 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
M20B20
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
Bore x Stroke
80 x 66 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.21:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
64 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
21 BHP
Unitary Capacity
332 cc
BMEP
11 Bar
159.3 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Trailing-Arm
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Large Saloon
Doors
4
Seats
5
Cargo Space
460 L
Kerb Weight
1,240 kg
Gross Weight
1,750 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
Length
4,620 mm
Width
1,700 mm
Height
1,415 mm
Wheelbase
2,625 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.2

Performance Rating1.9
Environment Rating1.9
Practicality Rating2.9

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
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