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Specs of BMW 5 Series (E28) 518i (105 Hp) /1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987/

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Key specs:
BMW 5 Series (E28) 518i (105 Hp)
/Sedan 1983 - 1987/

What is the body type of BMW 5 Series (E28)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 5 Series (E28) 518i (105 Hp)?8.7 l/100 km
27 US mpg
32.5 UK mpg
11.5 km/l
How fast is 1983 5 Series (E28) 518i (105 Hp)?175 km/h | 108.74 mph
0-100 km/h: 12.6 sec
0-60 mph: 12 sec
What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1983 518i (105 Hp)?105 Hp, 135 Nm
99.57 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1983 518i (105 Hp)?1.8 l
1766 cm3
107.77 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1983 BMW 518i (105 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E28) Sedan 1983 518i (105 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1983 BMW 5 Series Sedan?4620 mm
181.89 in.
What is the width of 1983 BMW 5 Series Sedan?1700 mm
66.93 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1983 BMW 5 Series (E28) 518i (105 Hp)?1160 kg
2557.36 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1983 BMW 5 Series Sedan?460 l
16.24 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1983 BMW 5 Series (E28) 518i (105 Hp)?5, manual transmission

BMW 5 Series (E28) 518i (105 Hp) - Full specifications

General information

BrandBMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E28)
Modification (Engine) 518i (105 Hp)
Start of production 1983 year
End of production 1987 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 11 l/100 km 21.4 US mpg
25.7 UK mpg
9.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 6.1 l/100 km 38.6 US mpg
46.3 UK mpg
16.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 8.7 l/100 km 27 US mpg
32.5 UK mpg
11.5 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 12 sec
Maximum speed 175 km/h 108.74 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 11 kg/Hp, 90.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.6 kg/Nm, 116.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power 105 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 59.5 Hp/l
Torque 135 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 99.57 lb.-ft. @ 4500 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.
Compression ratio 9.7:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 7 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight 1160 kg 2557.36 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 460 l 16.24 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Max. roof load 75 kg 165.35 lbs.

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 (ground clearance) 140 mm 5.51 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 5 gears, manual transmission
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc