The car specs indicate a moderate performance level. With a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 12.4 seconds and a maximum speed of 180 km/h, this vehicle offers decent acceleration and a good top speed.
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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
12.4 sec
Max Speed
180 km/h 111.85 mph
Body & Dimensions
The BMW 5 Series is a sedan with a length of 4620 mm, width of 1690 mm, and height of 1425 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2636 mm, front track of 1406 mm, and rear track of 1442 mm. The ride height and ground clearance are 140 mm. It has 4 doors and 5 seats.
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Rating
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4620 mm 181.89 in.
Width
1690 mm 66.54 in.
Height
1425 mm 56.1 in.
Wheelbase
2636 mm 103.78 in.
Front Track
1406 mm 55.35 in.
Rear Track
1442 mm 56.77 in.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
140 mm 5.51 in.
Fuel Consumption
The car specs indicate a fuel-efficient luxury sedan with a combined fuel consumption of 10.3 l/100 km. It runs on petrol and offers a comfortable and powerful driving experience.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined
10.3 l/100 km 22.84 US mpg 27.43 UK mpg 9.71 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The car has a 4-cylinder, 2.0L inline engine producing 122 hp and 160 Nm of torque. It features a manual transmission and rear-wheel drive.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
122 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power Per Litre
61.3 Hp/l
Torque
160 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 118.01 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
M20B20VE
Engine Displacement
1990 cm3 121.44 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
6
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
80 mm 3.15 in.
Piston Stroke
66 mm 2.6 in.
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine Oil Capacity
4.25 l 4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-50
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Brakes
The BMW 5 Series is a luxury sedan that features disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear, providing a reliable and safe driving experience.
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Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Weight & Capacity
The car in question is a 5 Series model with a weight-to-power ratio of 10.7 kg/Hp (93.1 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 8.2 kg/Nm (122.1 Nm/tonne). The kerb weight of the car is 1310 kg (2888.06 lbs.) and it has a minimum trunk/boot space of 440 l (15.54 cu. ft.). The fuel tank capacity of the car is 70 l (18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal).
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Weight To Power Ratio
10.7 kg/Hp, 93.1 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
8.2 kg/Nm, 122.1 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1310 kg 2888.06 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
440 l 15.54 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for BMW - 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976)
4620 mm or 181.89 in.
4
140 mm or 5.51 in.
The 0-62 mph acceleration time is also 12.4 seconds.
The maximum speed of the vehicle is 180 km/h (111.85 mph).
The performance figures are competitive within the luxury sedan segment, offering above-average acceleration and top speed.
The city fuel consumption is not explicitly mentioned in the specs.
The engine specifications are not included in the given data.
The safety features are not listed in the specifications.
Fuel efficiency information is not in the given specs.
Top speed information is not in the given specs.
Safety feature information is not in the given specs.
Disc
Drum
Yes
The 5 Series is a luxury sedan or wagon produced by BMW.
The 5 Series comes with a variety of powerful and fuel-efficient engine options, including both gasoline and diesel.
The 5 Series comes with advanced safety features such as forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and a rearview camera.
The weight-to-power ratio of the car is 10.7 kg/Hp (93.1 Hp/tonne).
The minimum trunk/boot space of the car is 440 l (15.54 cu. ft.).
The fuel tank capacity of the car is 70 l (18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal).
