Street

BMW 520

Papercraft model of the BMW 520, the entry-level executive saloon of the 5 Series range.

Manufacturer	BMW
Season	2005
Category	Street
Scale	1:24
Difficulty	Low
Estimated time	1-2 hours
Print format	1 A4 sheet
Source	streetpaper.de (PreDes – Bremen)

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Build instructions

What you'll need: 200-250 gsm paper or cardstock, scissors or a craft knife, a ruler and glue stick.

Print the PDF at actual size (100%, do not scale to fit page) on 200-250 gsm paper.
Cut out each piece along the solid lines.
Score the dashed lines with a ruler for precise folds.
Glue the pieces in the numbered order on each sheet, working from the body outward to the details.
Let each joint dry before moving on to the next piece.

About the BMW 520

Across several generations of the 5 Series, the "520" has been the entry-level variant with the smallest engine in the range.

History and trivia

From its first generation (E12) in the 1970s through to the E60 and current G30, the 520 has combined BMW's trademark comfort and driving dynamics with lower running costs than the rest of the range. For decades it's been one of Europe's most common fleet and executive taxi cars thanks to that balance of performance and efficiency.