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1981 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

1981

End of production

1984

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal
15.4 UK gal

Engine displacement

1800 cm³ 109.84 cu. In.

Power

90 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

140 Nm 103.26 lb.-ft.

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

164 km/h 102 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1140 kg 2513.3 lbs

Length

4620 mm 181.89 in

Width

1700 mm 66.93 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

11.1 l/100 km 21.19 US mpg
25.45 UK mpg

- Extra urban

7 l/100 km 33.6 US mpg
40.35 UK mpg

- Combined

9.5 l/100 km 24.76 US mpg
29.73 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

164 km/h 102 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

14 sec

0 - 60 mph

13.3 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M10B18

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1800 cm³ 109.84 cu. In.

Power

90 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

140 Nm 103.26 lb.-ft.

Number of cylinders

4

Position of cylinders

Inline

Engine oil capacity

4 - 4 l 4.24 - 4.24 US qt
3.52 - 3.52 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

1700 mm 66.93 in

Height

1415 mm 55.71 in

Wheelbase

2625 mm 103.35 in

Front track

1430 mm 56.3 in

Rear (Back) track

1470 mm 57.87 in

Ride height

140 mm 5.51 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Disc

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1140 kg 2513.3 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

460 l 16.24 cu ft

MODEL REVIEW
BMW 5 Series (E28) 518 (90 Hp) is made in 1981 1982 1983 1984