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Technical data BMW 5 Saloon (E12)
Engines currently produced 518, 518 i, 520, 520 i, 520 i/6, 520/6, 525, 528, 528 i, 528i, 530 i, M535 i
Max. power [kW] 160
Min. power [kW] 66
Max. power [hp] 218
Min. power [hp] 90
Max. number of cylinders 6
Min. number of cylinders 4
Max. cylinder capacity (cc) 3453
Min. cylinder capacity (cc) 1766
Max. engine displacement 3.5
Min. engine displacement 1.8
Engine type Petrol Engine
Type of drive Rear-Wheel Drive
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