BMW1987 520i Specs

1987 (E28) BMW 520i Specifications & Performance

1987, 1988 (E28)

Tech Specs Summary


2 L Inline 6

118 mph

12.1 seconds

127 BHP

28.2 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

460 L
kg
1,270 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
118 mph
0-62 mph
12.1 seconds
0-60 mph
11.7 seconds
Power-to-Weight
100 BHP/Tonne
Power
127 BHP
Torque
121 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
28.2 mpg
Total Range
434 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
121 lb·ft @ 4,300 RPM
164 N·m @ 4,300 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
8.8:1
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
10.3 Bar
150.1 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Tyre Sizes
195/70R14 H
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Trailing-Arm
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Large Saloon
Doors
4
Seats
5
Cargo Space
460 L
Kerb Weight
1,270 kg
Gross Weight
1,780 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
Tow Capacity
500-1,400 kg
Length
4,620 mm
Width
1,700 mm
Height
1,415 mm
Wheelbase
2,625 mm
Front Track
1,430 mm
Rear Track
1,460 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
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Performance Rating1.9
Environment Rating1.7
Practicality Rating2.9

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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