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) |






















