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

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
5
Doors
4

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
9.5 l/100 km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
13.2 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
Maximum speed
160 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio
13.7 kg/Hp, 73.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
8.5 kg/Nm, 117.9 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
90 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
51 Hp/l
Torque
145 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M10B18
Engine displacement
1766 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
89 mm
Piston Stroke
71 mm
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel injection system
Carburettor
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity
4.25 l
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
7 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1230 kg
Max. weight
1700 kg
Max load
470 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
440 l
Fuel tank capacity
70 l
Max. roof load
75 kg

Dimensions

Length
4620 mm
Width
1690 mm
Height
1425 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Front track
1406 mm
Rear (Back) track
1442 mm
Ride height (ground clearance)
139 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
4 gears, manual transmission
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Tire size
175/80 R14
Wheel rim size
14