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BMW 520d

General information

ModelBMW 520d
Year1977
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating54.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1951 ccm (119.05 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving7.8 litres/100 km (30.16 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving5.9 litres/100 km (39.87 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving4.7 litres/100 km (50.05 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1951 ccm (119.05 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power135.90 PS (100 kW or 134 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque280.00 Nm (28.6 kgf-m or 206.5 ft.lbs) at 1750 Rev. per min.
Compression19.0:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 88.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed206.0 km/h (128.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0868 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

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

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (444.9 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 296 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 298 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1565 kg (3,450.2 pounds)
Overall length4780 mm (188.2 inches)
Overall width1810 mm (71.3 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Wheelbase2840 mm (111.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions156.0 g/km
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