BMW 5 Series E12 520i Sedan
96 kW131 PS129 hp178 Nm1972–1975
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- Power
- 96 kW 131 PS · 129 hp
- Torque
- 178 Nm 131 lb-ft
- Length
- 4,620 mm
- Displacement
- 2,000 cm³
The BMW 5 Series E12 2.0 520i uses a 2.0-litre petrol engine rated at 96 kW (131 PS) and 178 Nm of torque, in sedan form. The 5 Series E12 2.0 520i has rear-wheel drive.
It opens the 5 Series E12 range: of the 3 versions, it has the least power, and the 3.5 M535i (160 kW) offers 67% more.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,000 cm³ 2.0 l · 122 cu in |
| Power | 96 kW 131 PS · 129 hp |
| Torque | 178 Nm 131 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,620 mm 181.9 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,690 mm 66.5 in |
| Height | 1,425 mm 56.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,636 mm 103.8 in |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1972–1975 |
| Generation | 5 Series E12 (1972–1981) |
| New price | from about €9,510 (1972) Germany list price at launch (DM, converted to EUR at the fixed rate) |
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- Wikipedia - BMW 5 Series (E12)