BMW1976 520i Specs

1976 (E12) BMW 520i Specs & Performance

1976, 1977 (E12)

Tech Specs Summary


2 L Inline 4

118 mph

10.0 seconds

123 hp

17.4 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

unavailable
lb
2,778 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
118 mph
0-62 mph
10.0 seconds
0-60 mph
9.7 seconds
Power-to-Weight
22.58 lb/hp
Power
123 hp
Torque
129 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
17.4 mpg
Total Range
321 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
2 Liter
121.4 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
123 hp @ 5,700 RPM
125 ps @ 5,700 RPM
Peak Torque
129 lb·ft @ 4,350 RPM
175 N·m @ 4,350 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
M10 (M64)
Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Bore x Stroke
3.504 x 3.15 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.11:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
1.02 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
31 hp
Cylinder Volume
30.4 in3
BMEP
160.3 PSI
11.1 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
4 Speeds
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
34.5 ft
Curb Weight
2,778 lbs
Gross Weight
3,748 lbs
Maximum Payload
970 lbs
Length
181.9 in
Width
66.5 in
Height
56.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Front Track
55.4 in
Rear Track
56.9 in
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Performance Rating1.8
Environment Rating1.7
Practicality Rating1.6

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
City Driving

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