BMW1977 520/6 Specs

1977 (E12) BMW 520/6 Specs & Performance

1977 - 1981 (E12)

Tech Specs Summary


2 L Inline 6

112 mph

12.4 seconds

120 hp

16.8 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

unavailable
lb
2,888 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
112 mph
0-62 mph
12.4 seconds
0-60 mph
12.0 seconds
Power-to-Weight
24.07 lb/hp
Power
120 hp
Torque
118 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
16.8 mpg
Total Range
311 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
2 Liter
121.5 in3
Layout
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
120 hp @ 6,000 RPM
122 ps @ 6,000 RPM
Peak Torque
118 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
160 N·m @ 4,000 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (12v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
M20B20
Compression Ratio
9.2:1
Bore x Stroke
3.15 x 2.598 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.21:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
0.98 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
20 hp
Cylinder Volume
20.3 in3
BMEP
146.5 PSI
10.1 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
2,888 lbs
Gross Weight
3,902 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,014 lbs
Length
181.9 in
Width
66.5 in
Height
56.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Front Track
56 in
Rear Track
57.7 in
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Performance Rating1.8
Environment Rating1.6
Practicality Rating1.6

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
City Driving

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