BMW 5 Series (E28) 518i (105 Hp) 1983

General Information

Modification (Engine)

518i (105 Hp)

Start of production

1983 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

1987 year

Engine

Power

105 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

59.5 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

9.7

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

135 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Engine displacement

1766

Cylinder Bore

89 mm

Piston Stroke

71 mm

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

12.6 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

11 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.1 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

8.7 l

Maximum speed

175 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

12 sec

Volume and Weight

Kerb Weight

1160 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