BMW1988 520i Specs

1988 (E34) BMW 520i Specifications & Performance

1988, 1989, 1990 (E34)

Tech Specs Summary


2 L Inline 6

126 mph

11.9 seconds

127 BHP

28 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

460 L
kg
1,400 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
126 mph
0-62 mph
11.9 seconds
0-60 mph
11.5 seconds
Power-to-Weight
91 BHP/Tonne
Power
127 BHP
Torque
121 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
28 mpg
Total Range
492 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
80 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
195/65R15 H
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Trailing-Arm
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Large Saloon
Doors
4
Seats
5
Cargo Space
460 L
Kerb Weight
1,400 kg
Gross Weight
1,910 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
Tow Capacity
650-1,400 kg
Length
4,720 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Height
1,412 mm
Wheelbase
2,761 mm
Front Track
1,466 mm
Rear Track
1,487 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
★★★★★
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2.9

Performance Rating1.8
Environment Rating1.5
Practicality Rating2.8

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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