BMW 5 Series (E12) 518 (90 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 5 Series (E12) 518 (90 Hp) /Sedan 1974 - 1975/

What is the body type of BMW 5 Series (E12)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 5 Series (E12) 518 (90 Hp)?

9.5 l/100 km
24.8 US mpg
29.7 UK mpg
10.5 km/l

How fast is 1974 5 Series (E12) 518 (90 Hp)?

160 km/h | 99 mph
0-100 km/h: 13.9 sec
0-60 mph: 13.2 sec

What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1974 518 (90 Hp)?

90 Hp, 145 Nm
107 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1974 518 (90 Hp)?

1.8 l
1766 cm³
107.77 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1974 BMW 518 (90 Hp)?

4, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E12) Sedan 1974 518 (90 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1974 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

4620 mm
181.89 in.

What is the width of 1974 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

1690 mm
66.54 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1974 BMW 5 Series (E12) 518 (90 Hp)?

1230 kg
2712 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1974 BMW 5 Series (E12) 518 (90 Hp)?

1700 kg
3748 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1974 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

440 l
15.5 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1974 BMW 5 Series (E12) 518 (90 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

BMW 5 Series (E12) 518 (90 Hp)

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series (E12)

Modification (Engine)

518 (90 Hp)

Start of production

1974

End of production

1975

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.5 l/100 km 24.8 US mpg
29.7 UK mpg
10.5 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

13.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

13.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

13.2 sec

Maximum speed

160 km/h 99 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

13.7 kg/Hp, 73.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

8.5 kg/Nm, 117.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

90 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

51 Hp/l

Torque

145 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 107 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M10B18

Engine displacement

1766 cm³ 107.77 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

89 mm 3.5 in.

Piston Stroke

71 mm 2.8 in.

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

4.25 l 4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

7 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1230 kg 2712 lbs.

Max. weight

1700 kg 3748 lbs.

Max load

470 kg 1036 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

440 l 15.5 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal

Max. roof load

75 kg 165 lbs.

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 (ground clearance)

139 mm 5.47 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

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

4 gears, manual transmission

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Tire size

175/80 R14

Wheel rim size

BMW 5 Series (E12) 518 (90 Hp)1974, 1975: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions