BMW 5 Series (E28) 518 (90 Hp) 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
BMW 5 Series (E28) 518 (90 Hp) 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984

General information

Name

BMW 5 Series (E28) 518 (90 Hp) 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984

Brand
Generation
Year of production

1981

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type
Powertrain architecture
Engine Modification

518 (90 Hp)

Power

90 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

140 Nm

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

11.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

9.5 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

14 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

164 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M10
Power
90 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
50 Hp/l
Torque
140 Nm
Engine displacement
1800 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1140 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

70 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

460 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4620 mm

Width (mm)

1700 mm

Height (mm)

1415 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2625 mm

Front track (mm)

1430 mm

Rear track (mm)

1470 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Technology and Operation