BMW
BMW 5 Series E12 Facelift (1976–2017) Specs
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
Gen 1
1972 - 2017
E12
Sedan
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GC
Boot
Engine
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Gears
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Platform
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Body Style
Chassis
Engines
Quick Specs
Fuel
Fuel
Combined
Combined
Chassis & Body
Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | 520i | 5 | 125 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 525 | 5 | 150 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 528 | 5 | 184 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | M535i | 5 | 218 HP | Petrol | — |
Note: Performance figures may vary based on market and conditions.
BMW 5 Series E12 Facelift overview
The BMW 5 Series (E12 Facelift) is the 1st generation of the 5 Series, built from 1976 to 2017. It is offered as a Sedan with 9 engines (petrol, diesel), from 122 HP to 450 HP. The 520 (122 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 12.4 s, reaches a top speed of 180 km/h and is 4620 mm long.
How much horsepower does the BMW 5 Series have?
The BMW 5 Series (E12 Facelift) has 122 HP to 450 HP, depending on the engine: 2.0 M20 (122 HP), 2.5 M30 (150 HP), 2.8 M30 (170 HP), 2.0 N47 (184 HP), 3.4 M30 (218 HP), 3.0 N57 (258 HP), 3.0 N55 (306 HP), 3.0 N57 (313 HP), 4.4 N63 (450 HP).
What engines are available for the BMW 5 Series?
The BMW 5 Series is available with 9 engines: 2.0 M20 (122 HP, petrol), 2.5 M30 (150 HP, petrol), 2.8 M30 (170 HP, petrol), 2.0 N47 (184 HP, diesel), 3.4 M30 (218 HP, petrol), 3.0 N57 (258 HP, diesel), 3.0 N55 (306 HP, petrol), 3.0 N57 (313 HP, diesel), 4.4 N63 (450 HP, petrol).
What are the dimensions of the BMW 5 Series?
The BMW 5 Series is 4620 mm long, 1690 mm wide, 1425 mm tall, with a 2636 mm wheelbase.
How fast is the BMW 5 Series?
The BMW 5 Series 520 (122 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 12.4 s and has a top speed of 180 km/h.
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | BMW 5 Series E12 Facelift |
|---|---|
| Year | 1977–1981 |
| Platform | BMW E12 |
| Variant | 520 (122 Hp) |
| Body type | sedan |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Power & torque
| Power | 122 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 6000 rpm |
| Torque | 160 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 4000 rpm |
Performance
| Top speed | 180 km/h |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 12.4 s |
| 0–62 mph | 12.4 s |
Engine
| Engine code | M20B20 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1990 cc |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Configuration | inline |
| Bore | 80.0 mm |
| Stroke | 66.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.7 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Injection system | Multi Port Manifold Injection |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated Engine |
| Oil capacity | 4.0 L |
| Coolant | 7.0 L |
| Engine layout | Front Longitudinal |
Drivetrain & transmission
| Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Drivetrain architecture | The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Rear Wheels Of The Vehicle |
| Gearbox type | manual |
| Gears | 4 |
| Gearbox code | 242 |
| Gearbox manufacturer | getrag |
Dimensions
| Length | 4620 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1690 mm |
| Height | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2636 mm |
| Front track | 1406 mm |
| Rear track | 1442 mm |
| Boot space | 440 L |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm |
Mass
| Kerb weight | 1310 kg |
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Consumption & emissions
| Fuel combined | 10.3 L/100km |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 70.0 L |
Chassis & brakes
| Front brakes | disc |
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| Rear brakes | drum |
Efficiency ratios
| Weight-to-power | 10.7 kg/Hp, 93.1 Hp/tonne |
|---|---|
| Weight-to-torque | 8.2 kg/Nm, 122.1 Nm/tonne |
Other
| Start Of Production | 1977 |
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| End Of Production | 1981 |
Performance
Engine speed (1k/rpm)
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.
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