BMW 5 Series   (E12 Facelift 1976)
BMW 5 Series   (E12 Facelift 1976) - Photo 2
BMW 5 Series   (E12 Facelift 1976) - Photo 3

Key specs

BMW 5 Series Sedan 1977, 1981

What is the body type?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?10.3 l/100 km
How fast is the car?180 km/h
0-100 km/h: 12.4 sec
How much power?122 Hp, 160 Nm
What is the engine size?2.0 l
1990 cm3
How many cylinders?6, Inline
How long is this vehicle?4620 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1690 mm
What is the curb weigh?1310 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?440 l
How many gears?5
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1977-1981 BMW 5 Series (E12 Facelift 1976) 520 (122 Hp) Specs 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

General information
Brand BMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E12 Facelift 1976)
Modification (Engine) 520 (122 Hp)
Start of production 1977
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 10.3 l/100 km 22.84 US mpg
27.43 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph12.4 sec
Maximum speed180 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio10.7 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 122 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 61.3 Hp/l
Torque 160 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Model EngineM20
Engine displacement1990 cm3
Number of cylinders6
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore80 mm
Piston Stroke66 mm
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine oil capacity4.0 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1310 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) 5
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum