Compare: BMW 5 Series 1981 Sedan 90 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series (E28)

Modification (Engine)

518 (90 Hp)

Start of production

1981

End of production

1984

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

11.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.5 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

14 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

14 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

13.3 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

164 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

12.7 kg/Hp, 78.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

8.1 kg/Nm, 122.8 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

90 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

50 Hp/l

Torque

140 Nm

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M10B18

Engine displacement

1800 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

4 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

7 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1140 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

460 l

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

4620 mm

Width

1700 mm

Height

1415 mm

Wheelbase

2625 mm

Front track

1430 mm

Rear (Back) track

1470 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

140 mm

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 brakes

Disc

Rear brakes