BMW 518i (E28)

BMW 5 series 1981 1.8 petrol description

Sedan BMW 518i has been produced from October, 1984 to January, 1988. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 105 horsepower on 5800 rpm and torque 145 Nm (Newton metres) on 4500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine may have fuel injection system or carburetor, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 270 up to 450 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
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This BMW 5 series 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4 litres.

BMW 518i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 518i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 175 km/h.

BMW 518i fuel consumption is 8 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (12.5 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient BMW 5 sērija 1981 - 1988 versions, city fuel economy - 11 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 860 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1140 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 8.9 litres per 100 km, which is 11% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 5 series fuel consumption.