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 1976, 1979

What is the body type?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?9.5 l/100 km
How fast is the car?181 km/h
0-100 km/h: 11.3 sec
How much power?125 Hp, 170 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?1260 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?440 l
How many gears?4
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1976-1979 BMW 5 Series (E12 Facelift 1976) 520i (125 Hp) Specs 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979

General information
Brand BMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E12 Facelift 1976)
Modification (Engine) 520i (125 Hp)
Start of production 1976
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 9.5 l/100 km 24.76 US mpg
29.73 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph11.3 sec
Maximum speed181 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio10.1 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 125 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 62.8 Hp/l
Torque 170 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Model EngineM10
Engine displacement1990 cm3
Number of cylinders6
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore80 mm
Piston Stroke66 mm
Compression ratio9.7
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine oil capacity4.0 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1260 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