BMW 5-series Sedan
08.1972 - 07.1976 · Europe
Generation 1, E12
E12
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BMW 5-series, Generation 1, E12, Europe market. This overview covers 8 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (08.1972 - 07.1976). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.
Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.
Overview based on recorded specifications: 8 trim entries. Specification source ↗
- Seats
- 5
- Engine codes
- M10B18, M10B20, M30B25, M30B28
- Engine displacement, cc
- 1766–2788
- Drive layout
- Rear-wheel drive
- Transmission
- Automatic 3, Automatic 4, Manual 4
- Wheelbase, mm
- 2636
- Ground clearance, mm
- 152
- Fuel
- Petrol
Specifications and technical details
8 versions1.8 L, 90 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M10B18 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 518 MT | 05.1974 - 07.1976 |
2.0 L, 115 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M10B20 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 520/4 MT | 08.1972 - 07.1976 |
2.0 L, 115 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M10B20 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 520/4 AT | 08.1972 - 07.1976 |
2.0 L, 130 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M10B20 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 520i MT | 08.1972 - 07.1976 |
2.5 L, 145 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M30B25 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 525 MT | 06.1973 - 07.1976 |
2.5 L, 145 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M30B25 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 525 AT | 06.1973 - 07.1976 |
2.8 L, 165 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
M30B28 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 528 MT | 11.1974 - 07.1976 |
2.8 L, 165 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive
M30B28 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive
| Specification | Production period | Compare |
|---|---|---|
| 528 AT | 11.1974 - 07.1976 |
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