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BMW 520

General information

ModelBMW 520
Year1977
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating56.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1990 ccm (121.43 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1990 ccm (121.43 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power121.70 PS (90 kW or 120 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque160.00 Nm (16.3 kgf-m or 118.0 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Compression9.2:1
Bore x stroke80.0 x 66.0 mm (3.1 x 2.6 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed180.0 km/h (111.8 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)12.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0929 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4450 litres (1,176 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks, 272 mm
Rear brakesDrums, 250 mm

Dimensions and weight

Weight1310 kg (2,888.1 pounds)
Overall length4630 mm (182.3 inches)
Overall width1700 mm (66.9 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2640 mm (103.9 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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