BMW 520i 1972 specs
General information
Model: | BMW 520i |
Year: | 1972 |
Category: | Large/luxury cars |
Manufacturer: | BMW |
Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
Engine type: | Inline, 6 cylinder |
Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 1991 ccm |
Max power: | 152.1 PS (112 kW) at 5900 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 190 Nm at 4200 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 11:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 80 x 66 mm (3.1 x 2.6 inches) |
Fuel system: | Injection |
Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Fuel city driving: | 12.4 litres/100 km (18.97 miles per gallon) |
Fuel mixed driving: | 9.2 litres/100 km (25.57 miles per gallon) |
Fuel highway driving: | 7.3 litres/100 km (32.22 miles per gallon) |
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: | 211 km/h (131.1 mph) |
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 10.6 seconds |
Power/weight ratio: | 0.1053 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
Max no. of doors: | 4 |
Passenger space: | 3970 litres (1049 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
Front brakes: | Ventilated disks, 296 mm |
Rear brakes: | Ventilated disks |
Brake details: | ABS ABS |
Front tire dimensions: | 205/65-R15 |
Rear tire dimensions: | 205/65-R15 |
Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 1445 kg (3185.7 pounds) |
Overall length: | 4630 mm (182.3 inches) |
Overall width: | 1700 mm (66.9 inches) |
Overall height: | 1430 mm (56.3 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2770 mm (109.1 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 80 litres (21.13 gallons) |