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BMW 520d Touring

General information

ModelBMW 520d Touring
Year1978
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
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Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1951 ccm (119.05 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving8.1 litres/100 km (29.04 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving6.1 litres/100 km (38.56 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.0 litres/100 km (47.04 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 power136.6 PS (100 kW or 135 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 speed204.0 km/h (126.8 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0820 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)
Cargo space520 litres (137 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

Weight1670 kg (3,681.7 pounds)
Overall length4810 mm (189.4 inches)
Overall width1810 mm (71.3 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2770 mm (109.1 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions163.0 g/km
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