BMW 5 Series (E28) 518 (90 Hp) 1981

General Information

Modification (Engine)

518 (90 Hp)

Start of production

1981 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

1984 year

Engine

Power

90 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

50 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

140

Engine displacement

1800

Engine oil capacity

4 l

Coolant

7 l

Fuel System

Carburettor

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1470 mm

Width

1700 mm

Height

1415 mm

Length

4620 mm

Front track

1430 mm

Wheelbase

2625 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

140 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

14 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

11.1 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.5 l

Maximum speed

164 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

13.3 sec

Volume and Weight

Kerb Weight

1140 kg

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

460 l

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

5 gears, manual transmission

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes