BMW 5 Series   (E28)
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Key specs

BMW 5 Series Sedan 1981, 1987

What is the body type?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy?9.2 l/100 km
How fast is the car?185 km/h
0-100 km/h: 11.8 sec
How much power?125 Hp, 165 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?1700 mm
What is the curb weigh?1220 kg
What is the gross weigh?1730 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?460 l
How many gears?5
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1981-1987 BMW 5 Series (E28) 520i (125 Hp) Specs 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

General information
Brand BMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E28)
Modification (Engine) 520i (125 Hp)
Start of production 1981
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg
22.6 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 6.5 l/100 km 36.19 US mpg
43.46 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 9.2 l/100 km 25.57 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph11.8 sec
Maximum speed185 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio9.8 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 125 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 62.8 Hp/l
Torque 165 Nm @ 4500 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 1220 kg
Max. weight 1730 kg
Max load 510 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 460 l
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
Dimensions
Length 4620 mm
Width 1700 mm
Height 1415 mm
Wheelbase 2625 mm
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 5
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Tires size 175/80 R14
Wheel rims size R14