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1981 BMW 5 Series (E28) 518 (90 Hp)

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Key specs

BMW 5 Series Sedan 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984

What is the body type, BMW 5 Series (E28)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, BMW 5 Series (E28) 518 (90 Hp)?9.5 l/100 km
24.76 US mpg
29.73 UK mpg
10.53 km/l
How fast is the car, 1981 5 Series (E28) 518 (90 Hp)?164 km/h | 101.9 mph
0-100 km/h: 14 sec
0-60 mph: 13.3 sec
How much power, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1981 518 (90 Hp)?90 Hp, 140 Nm
103.26 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1981 518 (90 Hp)?1.8 l
1800 cm3
109.84 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1981 BMW 518 (90 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, BMW 5 Series (E28) Sedan 1981 518 (90 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1981 BMW 5 Series Sedan?4620 mm
181.89 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1981 BMW 5 Series Sedan?1700 mm
66.93 in.
What is the curb weight, 1981 BMW 5 Series (E28) 518 (90 Hp)?1140 kg
2513.27 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1981 BMW 5 Series Sedan?460 l
16.24 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1981 BMW 5 Series (E28) 518 (90 Hp)?5, manual transmission

BMW 5 Series (E28) 518 (90 Hp) 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 Specs

General information
BrandBMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E28)
Modification (Engine) 518 (90 Hp)
Start of production 1981 year
End of production 1984 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 11.1 l/100 km 21.19 US mpg
25.45 UK mpg
9.01 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 7 l/100 km 33.6 US mpg
40.35 UK mpg
14.29 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 9.5 l/100 km 24.76 US mpg
29.73 UK mpg
10.53 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h14 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph14 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 13.3 sec
Maximum speed 164 km/h 101.9 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 12.7 kg/Hp, 78.9 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.1 kg/Nm, 122.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 90 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 50 Hp/l
Torque 140 Nm 103.26 lb.-ft.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M10B18
Engine displacement 1800 cm3 109.84 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 7 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1140 kg 2513.27 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 460 l 16.24 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4620 mm 181.89 in.
Width 1700 mm 66.93 in.
Height 1415 mm 55.71 in.
Wheelbase 2625 mm 103.35 in.
Front track 1430 mm 56.3 in.
Rear (Back) track 1470 mm 57.87 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 140 mm 5.51 in.
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 5 gears, manual transmission
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc