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1974 518 (90 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

BMW

Series

5 Series

Model

518

Modification

518 (90 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1974

End of production

1975

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal
15.4 UK gal

Engine displacement

1766 cm³ 107.77 cu. In.

Power

90 hp (at 5500 rpm)

Torque

145 Nm (at 3500 rpm) 106.95 lb. ft (at 3500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

160 km/h 99 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

1230 kg 2711.7 lbs

Length

4620 mm 181.89 in

Width

1690 mm 66.54 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

14

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

9.5 l/100 km 24.76 US mpg
29.73 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

160 km/h 99 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

13.9 sec

0 - 60 mph

13.2 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M10B18

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1766 cm³ 107.77 cu. In.

Power

90 hp (at 5500 rpm)

Torque

145 Nm (at 3500 rpm) 106.95 lb. ft (at 3500 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

89 mm 3.5 in

Piston Stroke

71 mm 2.8 in

Engine oil capacity

4.25 l 4.51 US qt
3.74 UK qt

Coolant

7 l 7.42 US qt
6.16 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

low Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4620 mm 181.89 in

Width

1690 mm 66.54 in

Height

1425 mm 56.1 in

Wheelbase

2636 mm 103.78 in

Front track

1406 mm 55.35 in

Rear (Back) track

1442 mm 56.77 in

Ride height

139 mm 5.47 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Drum

Tire size

- Front

175/80 R14

Wheel rims

14

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1230 kg 2711.7 lbs

Max. weight

1700 kg 3747.9 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

440 l 15.54 cu ft

- Max. roof load

470 kg 1036.2 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
BMW 5 Series (E12) 518 (90 Hp) is made in 1974 1975