1988 - BMW - 520i

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 520i 1996
2. 520i 1981
3. 520i 1988
4. 520i 1972
5. 520i 2002
6. 520i 2003
7. 520i 1975
General Information
Make BMW
Model 520i
Production Year 1988
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family E34
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2760 mm     (108,7 in)
Front Track 1470 mm     (57,9 in)
Rear Track 1495 mm     (58,9 in)
Length 4719 mm     (185,8 in)
Width 1750 mm     (68,9 in)
Height 1412 mm     (55,6 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,71
Weight 1540 kg     (3392,1 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %50 / %50
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,3
Frontal Area 2,07
Cx 0,62
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMW
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1991 cc     (121,5 cu in)
Bore 80 mm     (3,15 in)
Stroke 66 mm     (2,6 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,21
Unitary Capacity 331,83 cc/cylinder    (20,25 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 7
Compression Ratio 10,5 : 1
Fuel System Type Bosch DME 3 fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 129 HP     (96,2 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 174 N.m     (128,4 lb.ft ,  17,7 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 153,1 N.m    (6000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 83,8 HP/ton    (62,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 64,8 HP/litre    (48,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 11,4 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 32,4 s
Top Speed 206 km/h   (128 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,81 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,27 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.STA.TA.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)