BMW1972 520/4 Specs

1972 (E12) BMW 520/4 Specs & Performance

1972 - 1977 (E12)

Tech Specs Summary


2 L Inline 4

109 mph

12.0 seconds

113 hp

17.4 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

unavailable
lb
2,734 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
109 mph
0-62 mph
12.0 seconds
0-60 mph
11.6 seconds
Power-to-Weight
24.18 lb/hp
Power
113 hp
Torque
122 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
17.4 mpg
Total Range
257 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
2 Liter
121.4 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
113 hp @ 5,800 RPM
115 ps @ 5,800 RPM
Peak Torque
122 lb·ft @ 3,700 RPM
165 N·m @ 3,700 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
M10 (M17)
Compression Ratio
9:1
Bore x Stroke
3.504 x 3.15 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.11:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
0.93 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
28 hp
Cylinder Volume
30.4 in3
BMEP
151.1 PSI
10.4 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
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
Large Sedan
Door Count
4
Seat Count
5
Turning Radius
35.8 ft
Curb Weight
2,734 lbs
Gross Weight
3,748 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,014 lbs
Length
181.9 in
Width
66.5 in
Height
56.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Front Track
55.4 in
Rear Track
56.8 in

Performance Rating-
Environment Rating1.7
Practicality Rating1.4

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Environment
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City Driving

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