BMW 5 Series (E12) 518 (90 Hp) 1974

General Information

Modification (Engine)

518 (90 Hp)

Start of production

1974 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

1975 year

Engine

Power

90 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

51 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

145 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

Engine displacement

1766

Cylinder Bore

89 mm

Piston Stroke

71 mm

Engine oil capacity

4.3 l

Coolant

7 l

Fuel System

Carburettor

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1442 mm

Width

1690 mm

Height

1425 mm

Length

4620 mm

Front track

1406 mm

Wheelbase

2636 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

139 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

13.9 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.5 l

Maximum speed

160 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

13.2 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

470 kg

Kerb Weight

1230 kg

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

440 l

Max. weight

1700 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Wheel rims size

Tires size

175/80 R14

BMW 5 Series 518 (90 Hp)