BMW 520d Touring 1978 specs
General information
| Model: | BMW 520d Touring |
| Year: | 1978 |
| Category: | Station wagons/estate cars |
| Manufacturer: | BMW |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Engine type: | Inline, 4 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 1951 ccm |
| Max power: | 136.6 PS (101 kW) at 4000 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 280 Nm at 1750 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 19:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 84 x 88 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Turbo |
| Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 5-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel city driving: | 8.1 litres/100 km (29.04 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel mixed driving: | 6.1 litres/100 km (38.56 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel highway driving: | 5 litres/100 km (47.04 miles per gallon) |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 204 km/h (126.8 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 10.9 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.0818 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Max no. of doors: | 5 |
| Passenger space: | 4130 litres (1092 gallons) |
| Cargo space: | 520 litres (138 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Ventilated disks, 296 mm |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated disks, 298 mm |
| Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
| Front tire dimensions: | 205/65-R15 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 205/65-R15 |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1670 kg (3681.7 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4810 mm (189.4 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1810 mm (71.3 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1450 mm (57.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2770 mm (109.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 70 litres (18.49 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
Other specifications
| CO2 emissions: | 163 g/km |






















