BMW 518 (E12)
BMW 5 series 1974 1.8 petrol description
Sedan BMW 518 has been produced from May, 1974 to August, 1981. It has petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 90 horsepower on 5800 rpm and torque 140 Nm (Newton metres) on 3700 revolutions per minute.
BMW 518 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
BMW 518 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 17 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 160 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 518 fuel consumption is 10 litres per 100km (10 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient BMW 5 sērija 1974 - 1981 versions. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
BMW 518 technical data
| Model: | BMW 518 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Sedan | ||
| Production period: | 1974. May ... 1981. August | ||
| Engine: | 1766 cm3 Petrol | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 90 HP ON 5800 RPM | Torque: | 140 NM ON 3700 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
| Top speed: | 160 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.0 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 (combined) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres (18.5 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.62m (length) 1.69m (width) 1.42m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 620 litres | ||
| Gross weight: | 1700 kg | ||
All BMW 5 series sedan [1974 - 1981] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 518 Mai 1974 — Aug 1981 | 1.8 Petrol | 90 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Manual (4) |
| BMW 518 Mai 1974 — Aug 1981 | 1.8 Petrol | 90 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
| BMW 520 Oct 1977 — Aug 1981 | 2.0 Petrol | 122 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Manual (4) |
| BMW 520 Oct 1977 — Aug 1981 | 2.0 Petrol | 122 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
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BMW 520i
Jan 1976 — Dec 1979 Most fuel efficient version |
2.0 Petrol | 125 HP | 9.5 l/100km | Manual (4) |
| BMW 525 Feb 1974 — Aug 1981 | 2.5 Petrol | 150 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Manual (4) |
| BMW 525 Feb 1974 — Aug 1981 | 2.5 Petrol | 150 HP | 12.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
| BMW 528 Jan 1976 — Dec 1977 | 2.8 Petrol | 170 HP | 10.8 l/100km | Manual (4) |
| BMW 528i Jan 1977 — Dec 1978 | 2.8 Petrol | 177 HP | 10.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 528i Jul 1977 — Aug 1981 | 2.8 Petrol | 184 HP | 12.0 l/100km | Manual (4) |
| BMW 528i Jul 1977 — Aug 1981 | 2.8 Petrol | 184 HP | 12.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
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BMW M 535i
Jan 1980 — Dec 1981 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds |
3.5 Petrol | 218 HP | - | Manual (5) |