BMW 520i 1981 specs
General information
| Model: | BMW 520i |
| Year: | 1981 |
| Category: | Large/luxury cars |
| Manufacturer: | BMW |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Engine type: | Inline, 6 cylinder |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 1991 ccm |
| Max power: | 124.7 PS (92 kW) at 5800 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 170 Nm at 4000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 9.8:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 80 x 66 mm (3.1 x 2.6 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 5-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 185 km/h (115 mph) |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1022 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors: | 4 |
| Passenger space: | 4450 litres (1176 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Ventilated disks |
| Rear brakes: | Drums |
| Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
| Front tire dimensions: | 175/80-HR14 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 175/80-HR14 |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1220 kg (2689.6 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4630 mm (182.3 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1710 mm (67.3 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1430 mm (56.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2630 mm (103.5 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 70 litres (18.49 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
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