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

BMW LogoBMW 5 Series (E12) 518 (90 Hp) has been in production since 1974 - 1975. Cars comes in Sedan body types and can be suited with Petrol (Gasoline) engine types with a volume of 1.8L liters, engines produces a power of 90 Hp. Fuel consumption of BMW 5 Series (E12) 518 (90 Hp) is 9.5 l/100 km. The overall dimensions of the car are 4620x1690x1425 mm, and the weight is from 1230 kg.

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


General data

Generation5 Series (E12)
Modification518 (90 Hp)
Start of production1974 year
End of production1975 year
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
ModelM10

Fuel consumption (economy), emissions

Fuel consumption - combined9.5 l/100 km

Performance specs

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph)13.9 sec
Maximum speed160 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio13.7 kg/Hp, 73.2 Hp/tonne

Engine technical data

Power90 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre51 Hp/l
Torque145 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Engine locationFront, Longitudinal
Engine displacement1766 cm3
Number of cylinders4
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore89 mm
Piston Stroke71 mm
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Engine aspirationNaturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity4.0 l

Suspension and brakes specs

Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelRear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission)4
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum
Tires size175/80 R14
Wheel rims sizeR14

Dimensions

Length4620 mm
Width1690 mm
Height1425 mm
Wheelbase2636 mm
Front track1406 mm
Rear (Back) track1442 mm
Ride height139 mm

Weights, volume and space

Kerb Weight1230 kg
Max. weight1700 kg
Max load470 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum440 l
Fuel tank capacity70 l