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BMW 520i {E39}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 80.00 mm × 66.00 mm 3.15 in × 2.6 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2 litre 1991 cc (121.498 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 11.00:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 9.70 s
0-100 mph 26.50 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 220 km/h (137 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 100.27 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1199.2 kPa (173.9 psi)
Specific torque 95.43 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.21
Unitary capacity 331.83 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2830 mm
wheelbase 111.4 in
Length (milimeters) 4775 mm
Length (inches) 188 in
Width (milimeters) 1800 mm
Width (inches) 70.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1435 mm
Height (inches) 56.5 in
L:W ratio 1.69
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1496 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3298 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 70 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15.4 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.270
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 23.8
Number made
Model code
Model family E39
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1996 BMW 520i {E39} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1996

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