BMW 5-series · 520i Executive · Sedan · 2000 ‐ 2002

Production modification 520i Executive of car models 5-series was launched in 2000 by BMW, and finished in 2002. The weight of the car is 1.5 tons and a length of 4.8 m, It is formed as sedan with 4 doors, and can be fit in 5 person including the driver.

«5-series 520i Executive» automobile with a 5-speed manual transmission is connected to the rear wheels. The 6-cylinders petrol engine with «multipoint injection fuel system» can generate output 170 hp at 6250 rmp, which allows you to speed up the auto in 9.1 s to 100 km/h and reach peak speed of 226 km/h.

Fuel consumption is 12.2 liters in the urban mode of driving, on the track 7.1 l, and the mixed fuel consumption is 9 l per 100 kilometers. Tank volume is 70 l of petrol, what allow you to drive nearly 778 km unrefueled.

The forward wheels of this vehicle have ventilated disks, 296 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis by dint of suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with anti-roll bar. Rearward wheels have disks, 298 mm brakes and attached to the body chassis with help of suspension «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Tires have the following measure - 205/65VR15.

In accordance with the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of BMW 5-series received the great number of stars - four, indicating that it is a reasonably safe auto. Furthermore to active systems of safety (Traction control, ABS, ESP, EBD), it is also has passive safety systems (passenger, driver, side, head/curtain airbags).