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BMW 520 {E12}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 89.00 mm × 80.00 mm 3.5 in × 3.15 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 2 litre 1991 cc (121.498 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system 1 St 175 CDET carb
Maximum power 114.6 PS (113.0 bhp) (84.3 kW) @ 5800 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 11.90 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 12.30 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 18.20 s
Standing km
Top speed 172 km/h (107 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 91.87 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 165.0 Nm (122 ft·lb) (16.8 kgm) @ 3700 rpm
bmep 1041.4 kPa (151 psi)
Specific torque 82.87 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.11
Unitary capacity 497.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2636 mm
wheelbase 103.8 in
Length (milimeters) 4620 mm
Length (inches) 181.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1690 mm
Width (inches) 66.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1425 mm
Height (inches) 56.1 in
L:W ratio 1.75
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1230 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2712 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
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering worm & roller
Turns lock-to-lock 4.300
Turning circle
Tyres 175 SR 14
Wheels 5.5J x 14 H2
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅ 272 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.10

General information

RAC rating 19.6
Number made
Model code
Model family E12
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1972 BMW 520 {E12} PDF Manual
520 {E12} picture
Designer Paul Bracq
Year 1972

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