1975 BMW 520 specifications

1975 BMW 520 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
DesignerPaul Bracq
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2636 mm 103.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1406 mm 55.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1442 mm 56.8 inches
Length 4620 mm 181.9 inches
Width 1690 mm 66.5 inches
Height 1425 mm 56.1 inches
Ground clearance 140 mm 5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 70 litres 15.4 [18.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1991 cc
(121.498 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 89 × 80 mm
3.5 × 3.15 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.11
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 115 PS (113 bhp) (84 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque 165 Nm (122 ft·lb) (16.8 kgm)
at 3700 rpm
Specific output 42.3 kW/litre
57.5 ps/litre
56.8 bhp/litre
0.93 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 82.87 Nm/litre
1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 2 Stromberg 175 CDET carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1041.4 kPa (151 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 497.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6½J x 14 H2
Wheel size rear 6½J x 14 H2
Tyres front 175 SR 14
Tyres rear 175 SR 14
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 272 mm
Rear brake diameter 250 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID339504
Production total
Model code
Model family E12
RAC rating 19.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1975 BMW 520 added 2013-06-18.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

BMW 5 Series - E12 models

4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1766 cm3/107.8cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1240 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1766 cm3/107.8cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1260 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1270 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1285 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2788 cm3/170.1cuin 184 PS 182 bhp 135 kW 1430 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2788 cm3/170.1cuin 184 PS 182 bhp 135 kW 1445 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1766 cm3/107.8cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 1240 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1766 cm3/107.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1245 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 122 PS 121 bhp 90 kW 1310 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 122 PS 121 bhp 90 kW 1330 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2788 cm3/170.1cuin 184 PS 182 bhp 135 kW 1410 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2788 cm3/170.1cuin 184 PS 182 bhp 135 kW 1410 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2788 cm3/170.1cuin 184 PS 182 bhp 135 kW 1430 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2788 cm3/170.1cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1410 kg
BMW M535i -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 3453 cm3/210.7cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 1391 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1766 cm3/107.8cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 1190 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1766 cm3/107.8cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 1190 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2788 cm3/170.1cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1485 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1766 cm3/107.8cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 1260 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2986 cm3/182.2cuin 175 PS 173 bhp 129 kW 1425 kg
BMW 520 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 122 PS 121 bhp 90 kW 1350 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2788 cm3/170.1cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW 1410 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2986 cm3/182.2cuin 179 PS 177 bhp 132 kW 1425 kg
BMW 525 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2495 cm3/152.3cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1350 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2495 cm3/152.3cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1370 kg
BMW 528 Automatic -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2788 cm3/170.1cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1405 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 1260 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1295 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 2144 cm3/130.8cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 1170 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1588 cm3/96.9cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 912 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1781 cm3/108.7cuin 114 PS 112 bhp 84 kW 935 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2165 cm3/132.1cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1245 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 2175 cm3/132.7cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1230 kg
sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2347 cm3/143.2cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1305 kg
sedan/​saloon FF 3A 2347 cm3/143.2cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1305 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1756 cm3/107.2cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW 1095 kg
Fiat 132 2000 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 114 PS 112 bhp 84 kW 1140 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 114 PS 112 bhp 84 kW 1140 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2495 cm3/152.3cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW 1255 kg
Lancia Gamma Berlina  -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1320 kg
Mazda Luce Legato -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1970 cm3/120.2cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1105 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2292 cm3/139.9cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1115 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2292 cm3/139.9cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1040 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2292 cm3/139.9cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1190 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 109 PS 108 bhp 80 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2307 cm3/140.8cuin 109 PS 108 bhp 80 kW 1350 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2490 cm3/151.9cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1200 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2490 cm3/151.9cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1220 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1260 kg
Rover 2200 TC -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2204 cm3/134.5cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1230 kg
Saab 99 EMS -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1161 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1110 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1105 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1105 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1105 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1110 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1105 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1120 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1125 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1120 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1120 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1125 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1120 kg
Toyota Crown 2000 Deluxe -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1355 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1350 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1330 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1345 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1340 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1340 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1355 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1355 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1375 kg
Toyota Crown 2000 Deluxe Hardtop -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1360 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1370 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1305 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1380 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1385 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1385 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1385 kg
Toyota Crown 2000 Super Deluxe Hardtop -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1410 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1410 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1390 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1385 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1390 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1390 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1405 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1425 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1410 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1420 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2279 cm3/139.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1280 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2279 cm3/139.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1181 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2227 cm3/135.9cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1215 kg