1990 BMW 520i 24v E34: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

1990 BMW 520i 24v specifications

1990 BMW 520i 24v data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2761 mm	108.7 inches
Track/tread (front)	1470 mm	57.9 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1495 mm	58.9 inches
Length	4720 mm	185.8 inches
Width	1751 mm	68.9 inches
Height	1412 mm	55.6 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.71
Kerb weight	1540 kg	3395 lb
Weight distribution	50% front
fuel tank capacity	80 litres	17.6 [21.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.3
Frontal area	2.07 m²
CdA	0.62
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	BMW
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 6
Capacity	2 litre 1991 cc (121.498 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	80 × 66 mm 3.15 × 2.6 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.21
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 24 valves in total
maximum power output	147 PS (145 bhp) (108 kW) at 5900 rpm
maximum torque	186 Nm (137 ft·lb) (19 kgm) at 4700 rpm
Specific output	54.3 kW/litre 73.8 ps/litre 72.8 bhp/litre 1.19 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	93.42 Nm/litre 1.13 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	10.5:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1174 kPa (170.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	7
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	331.83 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph	9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre	32.4 s
Maximum speed	206 km/h (128 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 95.46 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 PS/kg 70.21 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 kW/kg 94.16 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 14.24 kg/kW 23.79 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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	I.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.STA.TA.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.81
Final drive ratio	4.27
general
Carfolio.com ID	31141
Production total
Model code
Model family	E34
RAC rating	23.8
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1990 BMW 520i 24v added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.