BMW 5 Series   (E12)
BMW 5 Series   (E12) - Photo 2

Key specs

BMW 5 Series Sedan 1972, 1975

What is the body type?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?9.9 l/100 km
How fast is the car?183 km/h
0-100 km/h: 11.1 sec
How much power?130 Hp, 181 Nm
What is the engine size?2.0 l
1990 cm3
How many cylinders?4, Inline
How long is this vehicle?4620 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1690 mm
What is the curb weigh?1250 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?440 l
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1972-1975 BMW 5 Series (E12) 520i (130 Hp) Specs 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975

General information
Brand BMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E12)
Modification (Engine) 520i (130 Hp)
Start of production 1972
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 9.9 l/100 km 23.76 US mpg
28.53 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph11.1 sec
Maximum speed183 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio9.6 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 130 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 65.3 Hp/l
Torque 181 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Model EngineM10
Engine displacement1990 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Position of cylindersInline
Compression ratio9.7
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine oil capacity4.0 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1250 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 440 l
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
Dimensions
Length 4620 mm
Width 1690 mm
Height 1425 mm
Wheelbase 2636 mm
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 4
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum