BMW 520 1972 specs
General information
| Model: | BMW 520 |
| Year: | 1972 |
| Category: | Large/luxury cars |
| Manufacturer: | BMW |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 1989 ccm |
| Max power: | 114.6 PS (85 kW) at 5800 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 165 Nm at 3700 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 9:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 89 x 80 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches) |
| Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 172 km/h (106.9 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 12.3 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0932 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 tire dimensions: | 175/80-SR14 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 175/80-SR14 |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1230 kg (2711.7 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4630 mm (182.3 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1700 mm (66.9 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1430 mm (56.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2640 mm (103.9 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 70 litres (18.49 gallons) |
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