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The BMW 520 (E12 6 Cilindri) represents the first generation of BMW's middle-class sedan (1972-1981), powered by a sophisticated inline-six engine that defined the brand's engineering philosophy. This model established the foundation for the legendary 5-Series lineage and became an icon of 1970s European automotive ref…
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