BMW1987 520i Specs

1987 (E28) BMW 520i Specs & Performance

1987, 1988 (E28)

Tech Specs Summary


2 L Inline 6

118 mph

12.1 seconds

127 hp

23.5 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

16.2 ft3
lb
2,800 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
118 mph
0-62 mph
12.1 seconds
0-60 mph
11.7 seconds
Power-to-Weight
22.05 lb/hp
Power
127 hp
Torque
121 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
23.5 mpg
Total Range
434 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
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
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
M20B20
Compression Ratio
8.8:1
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
150.1 PSI
10.3 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
5 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
195/70R14 H
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Trailing-Arm
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Large Sedan
Door Count
4
Seat Count
5
Luggage Space
16.2 ft3
Curb Weight
2,800 lbs
Gross Weight
3,924 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,124 lbs
Towing Capacity
1,102-3,086 lbs
Length
181.9 in
Width
66.9 in
Height
55.7 in
Wheelbase
103.3 in
Front Track
56.3 in
Rear Track
57.5 in
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Performance Rating1.9
Environment Rating1.7
Practicality Rating2.9

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
Road Trips

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