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BMW 520i
General information | |
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| Model | BMW 520i |
| Year | 1972 |
| Category | Large/luxury cars |
| Rating | 54 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 1991 ccm (121.49 cubic inches) |
| Fuel city driving | 12.4 litres/100 km (19.05 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel mixed driving | 9.2 litres/100 km (25.71 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel highway driving | 7.3 litres/100 km (32.44 miles per gallon) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 5-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 1991 ccm (121.49 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 6 cylinder |
| Max power | 152.10 PS (112 kW or 150 HP) at 5900 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 190.00 Nm (19.4 kgf-m or 140.1 ft.lbs) at 4200 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 11.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 80.0 x 66.0 mm (3.1 x 2.6 inches) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 5-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 211.0 km/h (131.1 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 10.6 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1053 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors | 4 |
| Passenger space | 3970 litres (1,049 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 11 m (444.9 inches) |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disks, 296 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disks |
| Brake details | ABS ABS |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1445 kg (3,185.7 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4630 mm (182.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 1700 mm (66.9 inches) |
| Overall height | 1430 mm (56.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2770 mm (109.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 80.0 litres (21.14 gallons) |
