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1974 BMW 5 Series (E12) 518 (90 Hp)

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Key specs

BMW 5 Series Sedan 1974, 1975

What is the body type, BMW 5 Series (E12)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, BMW 5 Series (E12) 518 (90 Hp)?9.5 l/100 km
24.76 US mpg
29.73 UK mpg
10.53 km/l
How fast is the car, 1974 5 Series (E12) 518 (90 Hp)?160 km/h | 99.42 mph
0-100 km/h: 13.9 sec
0-60 mph: 13.2 sec
How much power, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1974 518 (90 Hp)?90 Hp, 145 Nm
106.95 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1974 518 (90 Hp)?1.8 l
1766 cm3
107.77 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1974 BMW 518 (90 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, BMW 5 Series (E12) Sedan 1974 518 (90 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1974 BMW 5 Series Sedan?4620 mm
181.89 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1974 BMW 5 Series Sedan?1690 mm
66.54 in.
What is the curb weight, 1974 BMW 5 Series (E12) 518 (90 Hp)?1230 kg
2711.69 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1974 BMW 5 Series (E12) 518 (90 Hp)?1700 kg
3747.86 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1974 BMW 5 Series Sedan?440 l
15.54 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1974 BMW 5 Series (E12) 518 (90 Hp)?4, manual transmission

BMW 5 Series (E12) 518 (90 Hp) 1974, 1975 Specs

General information
BrandBMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E12)
Modification (Engine) 518 (90 Hp)
Start of production 1974 year
End of production 1975 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 9.5 l/100 km 24.76 US mpg
29.73 UK mpg
10.53 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 13.2 sec
Maximum speed 160 km/h 99.42 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. 106.95 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M10B18
Engine displacement 1766 cm3 107.77 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 89 mm 3.5 in.
Piston Stroke 71 mm 2.8 in.
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 4.25 l 4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt
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Coolant 7 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1230 kg 2711.69 lbs.
Max. weight 1700 kg 3747.86 lbs.
Max load 470 kg 1036.17 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 440 l 15.54 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
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 brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum
Tires size 175/80 R14
Wheel rims size14