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1983 BMW 5 Series (E28) 518i (105 Hp)

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Key specs

BMW 5 Series Sedan 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

What is the body type, BMW 5 Series (E28)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, BMW 5 Series (E28) 518i (105 Hp)?8.7 l/100 km
27.04 US mpg
32.47 UK mpg
11.49 km/l
How fast is the car, 1983 5 Series (E28) 518i (105 Hp)?175 km/h | 108.74 mph
0-100 km/h: 12.6 sec
0-60 mph: 12 sec
How much power, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1983 518i (105 Hp)?105 Hp, 135 Nm
99.57 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1983 518i (105 Hp)?1.8 l
1766 cm3
107.77 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1983 BMW 518i (105 Hp)?4, Inline
What is the drivetrain, BMW 5 Series (E28) Sedan 1983 518i (105 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1983 BMW 5 Series Sedan?4620 mm
181.89 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1983 BMW 5 Series Sedan?1700 mm
66.93 in.
What is the curb weight, 1983 BMW 5 Series (E28) 518i (105 Hp)?1160 kg
2557.36 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1983 BMW 5 Series Sedan?460 l
16.24 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1983 BMW 5 Series (E28) 518i (105 Hp)?5, manual transmission

BMW 5 Series (E28) 518i (105 Hp) 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 Specs

General information
BrandBMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E28)
Modification (Engine) 518i (105 Hp)
Start of production 1983 year
End of production 1987 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 11 l/100 km 21.38 US mpg
25.68 UK mpg
9.09 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 6.1 l/100 km 38.56 US mpg
46.31 UK mpg
16.39 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 8.7 l/100 km 27.04 US mpg
32.47 UK mpg
11.49 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 12 sec
Maximum speed 175 km/h 108.74 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 11 kg/Hp, 90.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.6 kg/Nm, 116.4 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 105 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 59.5 Hp/l
Torque 135 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 99.57 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M10B18
Engine displacement 1766 cm3 107.77 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 89 mm 3.5 in.
Piston Stroke 71 mm 2.8 in.
Compression ratio 9.7:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
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 1160 kg 2557.36 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