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BMW E28 5 Series 518i Specs

(1981 - 1987) - Technical Specifications for Years 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987
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Key Specs

Petrol
1766 cm3
107.8 cu-in
Inline 4
105 PS
104 HP / 77 kW
145 Nm
106 lb-ft
175 km/h
109 Mph

BMW E28 5 Series 518i Body, Model and Production details BMW E28 5 Series 518i Body, Model and Production details

Generation : E28
Body : -
Num. of Doors : 4 doors

BMW E28 5 Series 518i Engine Technical Data BMW E28 5 Series 518i Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders : Inline 4
Engine Code : M40 (M10B18)
Fuel type : Petrol
Fuel System : Bosch K-Jetronic
Engine Alignment : Longitudinal
Engine Position : Front
Engine displacement : 1766 cm3 / 107.8 cu-in
Bore x Stroke : 89 x 71 mm
3.5 x 2.8 inches
Number of valves : 8 Valves
Aspiration : naturally-aspirated
Compression Ratio : 9.5
Horsepower : 105 PS / 104 HP / 77 kW
@ 5800 rpm
Maximum torque : 145 Nm / 106 lb-ft
@ 450 rpm
Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain : RWD
Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :

BMW E28 5 Series 518i Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range BMW E28 5 Series 518i Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road: 6.1 L/100 km
46 MPG UK
39 MPG US
Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway: 8.7 L/100 km
32 MPG UK
27 MPG US
Fuel Consumption - Economy - City: 11 L/100 km
26 MPG UK
21 MPG US
Fuel Tank Capacity : 70 L
18.5 US gallons
15.4 UK gallons

BMW E28 5 Series 518i Performance BMW E28 5 Series 518i Performance

Top Speed : 175 km/h / 109 Mph
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) : 12.6 s
Acceleration 0 to 1000m : 34 s

BMW E28 5 Series 518i Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight BMW E28 5 Series 518i Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase : 262.5 cm / 103.35 inches
Length : 462 cm / 181.89 inches
Width : 170 cm / 66.93 inches
Height : 141.5 cm / 55.71 inches
Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx : 0.36
Curb Weight : 1160 kg / 2557 lbs
Weight/Power Output Ratio : 11 kg/hp

BMW E28 5 Series 518i Interior size, Dimensions BMW E28 5 Series 518i Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats : 5 seats
Trunk / Boot capacity : 460 L / 16.2 cu-ft

BMW E28 5 Series 518i Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension BMW E28 5 Series 518i Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions : Vented Discs
(284 mm / 11.18 inches)
Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions : Vented Discs
(284 mm / 11.18 inches)
Front Tyres - Rims dimensions : 175/SR R14
Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions : 175/SR R14
Front Suspension : MacPherson struts
Rear Suspension : Semi-trailing arms
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