Medium Premium

Years: 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

bmw 5 series sedan

BMW unveiled the first generation of the 5 Series in 1972, and it was one of the most significant steps made by the German automaker to regain its status as a premium automaker.


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Engines

BMW 5 Series (E12)
518 3AT RWD (90 HP) Gasoline

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BMW 5 Series (E12)
518 4MT RWD (90 HP) Gasoline

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BMW 5 Series (E12)
520 3AT RWD (115 HP) Gasoline

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BMW 5 Series (E12)
520 4MT RWD (115 HP) Gasoline

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BMW 5 Series (E12)
520i 3AT RWD (130 HP) Gasoline

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BMW 5 Series (E12)
520i 4MT RWD (130 HP) Gasoline

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BMW 5 Series (E12)
525 3AT RWD (145 HP) Gasoline

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BMW 5 Series (E12)
525 4MT RWD (145 HP) Gasoline

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BMW 5 Series (E12)
528 3AT RWD (165 HP) Gasoline

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BMW 5 Series (E12)
528 4MT RWD (165 HP) Gasoline

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BMW 5 Series (E12)
528i 3AT RWD (177 HP) Gasoline

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BMW 5 Series (E12)
528i 4MT RWD (177 HP) Gasoline

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BMW 5 Series (E12)
530i 3AT RWD (178 HP) Gasoline

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BMW 5 Series (E12)
530i 4MT RWD (178 HP) Gasoline

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