BMW 520i (4 speed) 1972 Specifications, Review and Tests

GENERAL BMW 520i (4 speed) 1972
Brand BMW
Range 5 Series
Generation E12
Model series 5 Series (E12) Sedan/Saloon (1972 - 1976)
Engine version 520i
Engine subversion (4 speed)
Car body type Notchback
Number of seats 5
Number of doors 4
Engine type Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Model launch date 09.1972
Model end date 08.1976
PERFORMANCE BMW 520i (4 speed) 1972
Maximum power (kW) 96
Maximum power (HP) 130
Acceleration (s) 11,3
Top speed (km/h) 181
FUEL ECONOMY / CONSUMPTION BMW 520i (4 speed) 1972
Fuel type Super
Gas / fuel tank size 70,0 l
EMISSIONS
Emission category without CAT
ENGINE BMW 520i (4 speed) 1972
Torque 181
Number of gears 4
Installation position / engine type Front engine / Series
Number of cylinders 4
Fuel injection type Injection
Number of valves 2
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 1990
Power / torque 96 kW (130 HP) / 181 Nm
Power (KW) 96
Power (HP) 130
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 1990 ccm
Maximum power at rpm. 5800 RPM
Maximum torque at rpm. 4500 RPM
TRANSMISSION BMW 520i (4 speed) 1972
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Number of gears 4
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY BMW 520i (4 speed) 1972
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) 1240
Gross weight (kg) 1700
Payload weight / capacity (kg) 460
Roof load capacity 75 kg
TOWING
Towing capacity / weight (braked 12%) 1200 kg
Towing capacity / weight (unbraked) 500 kg
BODY AND CHASSIS BMW 520i (4 speed) 1972
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 Disc
TIRES
Tire (tyre) size 175R14H
EQUIPMENT BMW 520i (4 speed) 1972
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)
Alloy wheels Optional (extra charge)
Metallic paint Optional (extra charge)
WARRANTY BMW 520i (4 speed) 1972
Car warranty None
Paint warranty None
Rust warranty 6 years

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