BMW1985 520i Specs

1985 (E28) BMW 520i Specs & Performance

1985, 1986, 1987 (E28)

Tech Specs Summary


2 L Inline 6

118 mph

11.4 seconds

127 hp

26.7 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

16.2 ft3
lb
2,734 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
118 mph
0-62 mph
11.4 seconds
0-60 mph
11.0 seconds
Power-to-Weight
21.52 lb/hp
Power
127 hp
Torque
128 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
26.7 mpg
Total Range
494 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
2 Liter
121.5 in3
Layout
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
127 hp @ 6,000 RPM
129 ps @ 6,000 RPM
Peak Torque
128 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
174 N·m @ 4,000 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (12v 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
M20B20
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
Bore x Stroke
3.15 x 2.598 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.21:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
1.05 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
21 hp
Cylinder Volume
20.3 in3
BMEP
159.3 PSI
11 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Trailing-Arm
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Large Sedan
Door Count
4
Seat Count
5
Luggage Space
16.2 ft3
Curb Weight
2,734 lbs
Gross Weight
3,858 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,124 lbs
Length
181.9 in
Width
66.9 in
Height
55.7 in
Wheelbase
103.3 in
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Performance Rating1.9
Environment Rating1.9
Practicality Rating2.9

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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