BMW 5-series · 520i · Sedan · 1996 ‐ 2000

Production version 520i of auto models 5-series was launched in 1996 by BMW, and lasted until 2000. This four-door sedan has a length of 4.8 meters, weight 1.4 tons and is assigned to fit 5 people including the driver.

«5-series 520i» have a rear wheel drive auto with a 5-speed manual gear shift. 6-cylinders petrol motor with «multipoint injection fuel system» can generate power 150 hp at 5900 rmp, which allows you to accelerate the car for 10.2 seconds to 100 km/h and achieve max speed of 220 km/h.

Fuel rate is 12.6 liters in the city driving mode, on the suburban 6.9 liters, and the mixed fuel rate is 9 l per 100 kilometers. Tank volume is 70 l of petrol, what lets to go nearly 778 kilometers unrefueled.

The forward wheels of this auto have ventilated disks, 296 mm brakes and fixed to the underframe through suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Rear wheels have disks, 298 mm brakes and fixed to the underframe by dint of suspension type «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped with anti-roll bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 205/65VR15.

In conformity with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of BMW 5-series got the lot quantity of stars - 4, which indicates that it is a reasonably safe vehicle. Furthermore to dynamic safety features (ABS, EBD, Traction control, ESP), it is also has passive safety systems (passenger, side, head/curtain, driver airbags).