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BMW Seria 5 (E12)
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5 versions · 5 Gasoline
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 518 (90 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 90 KM | 1974–1975 |
| 520 (115 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 115 KM | 1972–1975 |
| 520i (130 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 130 KM | 1972–1975 |
| 525 (146 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 146 KM | 1973–1976 |
| 528 (165 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 165 KM | 1974–1976 |
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Selected engine version
518 (90 KM)
Gasoline · 1974–1975
- Engine power
- 90 KM
- Torque
- 145 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 1,766 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 13.9 s
- Maximum speed
- 160 km/h
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Basic version information
BMW Seria 5 Seria 5 (E12)- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- Seria 5
- Version
- Seria 5 (E12)
- Engine
- 518 (90 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 1974
- End of production
- 1975
- Body type
- Sedan
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 160 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 13.9 s
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 9.5 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M10B18
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 1766 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Carburetor
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder bore
- 89 mm
- Piston stroke
- 71 mm
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.25 l
- Coolant capacity
- 7 l
- Power
- 90 KM @ 5500 obr./min
- Torque
- 145 Nm @ 3500 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 70 l
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 440 l
- Curb weight
- 1230 kg
- Gross weight
- 1700 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4620 mm
- Width
- 1690 mm
- Height
- 1425 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2636 mm
- Front track
- 1406 mm
- Rear track
- 1442 mm
- Ground clearance
- 139 mm
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 4
- Front brakes
- Disc
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Tire size
- 175/80 R14
- Rim size
- 14
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
520 (115 KM)
Gasoline · 1972–1975
- Engine power
- 115 KM
- Torque
- 165 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 1,990 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 12.3 s
- Maximum speed
- 176 km/h
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Basic version information
BMW Seria 5 Seria 5 (E12)- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- Seria 5
- Version
- Seria 5 (E12)
- Engine
- 520 (115 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 1972
- End of production
- 1975
- Body type
- Sedan
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 176 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 12.3 s
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 10.7 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M10B20
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 1990 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Carburetor
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder bore
- 89 mm
- Piston stroke
- 80 mm
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.25 l
- Power
- 115 KM @ 5800 obr./min
- Torque
- 165 Nm @ 3700 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 70 l
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 440 l
- Curb weight
- 1240 kg
- Gross weight
- 1810 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4620 mm
- Width
- 1690 mm
- Height
- 1425 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2636 mm
- Front track
- 1406 mm
- Rear track
- 1442 mm
- Ground clearance
- 139 mm
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 4
- Front brakes
- Disc
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Tire size
- 175/80 R14
- Rim size
- 14
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
520i (130 KM)
Gasoline · 1972–1975
- Engine power
- 130 KM
- Torque
- 181 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 1,990 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 11.1 s
- Maximum speed
- 183 km/h
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Basic version information
BMW Seria 5 Seria 5 (E12)- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- Seria 5
- Version
- Seria 5 (E12)
- Engine
- 520i (130 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 1972
- End of production
- 1975
- Body type
- Sedan
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 183 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 11.1 s
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 9.9 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M10B20
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 1990 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 4
- Compression ratio
- 9.7
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.25 l
- Power
- 130 KM @ 5800 obr./min
- Torque
- 181 Nm @ 4500 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 70 l
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 440 l
- Curb weight
- 1250 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4620 mm
- Width
- 1690 mm
- Height
- 1425 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2636 mm
- Front track
- 1406 mm
- Rear track
- 1442 mm
- Ground clearance
- 140 mm
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 4
- Front brakes
- Disc
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
525 (146 KM)
Gasoline · 1973–1976
- Engine power
- 146 KM
- Torque
- 215 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 2,494 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 10.1 s
- Maximum speed
- 193 km/h
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BMW Seria 5 Seria 5 (E12)- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- Seria 5
- Version
- Seria 5 (E12)
- Engine
- 525 (146 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 1973
- End of production
- 1976
- Body type
- Sedan
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 193 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 10.1 s
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 10.5 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M30B25
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 2494 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Carburetor
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 86 mm
- Piston stroke
- 71.6 mm
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 5.8 l
- Power
- 146 KM @ 6000 obr./min
- Torque
- 215 Nm @ 3700 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 70 l
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 440 l
- Curb weight
- 1345 kg
- Gross weight
- 1810 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4620 mm
- Width
- 1690 mm
- Height
- 1425 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2636 mm
- Front track
- 1406 mm
- Rear track
- 1442 mm
- Ground clearance
- 139 mm
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 4
- Front brakes
- Disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Tire size
- 175/80 R14
- Rim size
- 14
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
528 (165 KM)
Gasoline · 1974–1976
- Engine power
- 165 KM
- Torque
- 238 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 2,788 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 9.5 s
- Maximum speed
- 198 km/h
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Basic version information
BMW Seria 5 Seria 5 (E12)- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- Seria 5
- Version
- Seria 5 (E12)
- Engine
- 528 (165 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 1974
- End of production
- 1976
- Body type
- Sedan
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 198 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 9.5 s
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 10.8 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M30B28
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 2788 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Carburetor
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 86 mm
- Piston stroke
- 80 mm
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 5.8 l
- Power
- 165 KM @ 5800 obr./min
- Torque
- 238 Nm @ 4000 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 70 l
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 440 l
- Curb weight
- 1385 kg
- Gross weight
- 1840 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4620 mm
- Width
- 1690 mm
- Height
- 1425 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2636 mm
- Front track
- 1406 mm
- Rear track
- 1442 mm
- Ground clearance
- 139 mm
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 4
- Front brakes
- Disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Tire size
- 195/70 R14
- Rim size
- 14
- ABS
- no