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BMW 518i {E34}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 84.00 mm × 81.00 mm 3.31 in × 3.19 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.8 litre 1796 cc (109.599 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.80:1
Fuel system MPFi
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 12.40 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 194 km/h (121 mph)
Fuel consumption 6.8/8.6/11.0 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 81.62 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1133.5 kPa (164.4 psi)
Specific torque 90.2 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.04
Unitary capacity 449 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2761 mm
wheelbase 108.7 in
Length (milimeters) 4720 mm
Length (inches) 185.8 in
Width (milimeters) 1751 mm
Width (inches) 68.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1412 mm
Height (inches) 55.6 in
L:W ratio 1.71
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1360 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2998 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 80 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 17.6 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 21.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 195/65 HR 15
Wheels 6J x 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.46

General information

RAC rating 17.5
Number made
Model code
Model family E34
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1992 BMW 518i {E34} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1992

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