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
- 
- 1,400 kg
- Front - RWD
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
- Combined
- 28 mpg
- Total Range
- 492 Miles
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
- 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
- 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
- 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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