BMW 520 Automatic 1977 Specifications, Review and Tests

Body type
Notchback
Doors
4
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type
Automatic transmission
Engine type
Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Power (KW / HP)
90 / 122
Displacement (ccm)
1990
Fuel type
Super

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GENERAL BMW 520 Automatic 1977
Brand BMW
Range 5 Series
Generation E12
Model series 5 Series (E12) Sedan/Saloon (1976 - 1981)
Engine version 520
Engine subversion Automatic
Car body type Notchback
Number of seats 5
Number of doors 4
Engine type Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Gearbox type Automatic transmission
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Model launch date 06.1977
Model end date 06.1981
PERFORMANCE BMW 520 Automatic 1977
Maximum power (kW) 90
Maximum power (HP) 122
Acceleration (s) 15,7
Top speed (km/h) 174
FUEL ECONOMY / CONSUMPTION BMW 520 Automatic 1977
Fuel type Super
Gas / fuel tank size 70,0 l
Fuel consumption city 12,2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at 90 km/h 8,1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at 120 km/h 10,8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption combined 10,4 l/100 km
EMISSIONS
Emission category without CAT
ENGINE BMW 520 Automatic 1977
Torque 160
Number of gears 3
Installation position / engine type Front engine / Series
Number of cylinders 6
Fuel injection type Carburettor
Number of valves 2
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 1990
Power / torque 90 kW (122 HP) / 160 Nm
Power (KW) 90
Power (HP) 122
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 1990 ccm
Maximum power at rpm. 6000 RPM
Maximum torque at rpm. 4000 RPM
TRANSMISSION BMW 520 Automatic 1977
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type Automatic transmission
Number of gears 3
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY BMW 520 Automatic 1977
Length (mm) 4620
Width (mm) 1690
Height (mm) 1425
Wheelbase (mm) 2636
Ground clearance (mm) 139 mm
Turning circle (m) 10,5 m
TRUNK DIMENSIONS / CAPACITY
Trunk / boot space (litres) 440
WEIGHTS
Curb (kerb) weight (kg) 1330
Gross weight (kg) 1770
Payload weight / capacity (kg) 440
Roof load capacity 75 kg
TOWING
Towing capacity / weight (braked 12%) 1400 kg
Towing capacity / weight (unbraked) 500 kg
BODY AND CHASSIS BMW 520 Automatic 1977
Body type Notchback
Number of doors 4
Number of seats (normal) 5
Power steering Optional (extra charge)
SUSPENSIONS
Front suspension Screw
Rear suspension Screw
BRAKES
Front brake Disc
Rear brake Drum
TIRES
Tire (tyre) size 175R14H
EQUIPMENT BMW 520 Automatic 1977
SAFETY AND ASSISTANCE
3-point belt rear center Series (included)
INTERIOR
Air conditioning Optional (extra charge)
Radio Optional (extra charge)
Window electric lifter (front) Optional (extra charge)
Window electric lifter (rear) Optional (extra charge)
Leather interior Optional (extra charge)
Rear headrests Optional (extra charge)
EXTERIOR
Fog lights Optional (extra charge)
Central locking system Optional (extra charge)
Alloy wheels Optional (extra charge)
Metallic paint Optional (extra charge)
WARRANTY BMW 520 Automatic 1977
Car warranty None
Paint warranty None
Rust warranty 6 years

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