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BMW 518 {E28}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 88.90 mm × 71.12 mm 3.5 in × 2.8 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.8 litre 1766 cc (107.768 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.50:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 13.70 s
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 18.90 s
Standing km
Top speed 164 km/h (102 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 78.95 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 996.2 kPa (144.5 psi)
Specific torque 79.28 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.25
Unitary capacity 441.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2620 mm
wheelbase 103.1 in
Length (milimeters) 4620 mm
Length (inches) 181.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1700 mm
Width (inches) 66.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1420 mm
Height (inches) 55.9 in
L:W ratio 1.76
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1140 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2513 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.390
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering worm & roller
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.27

General information

RAC rating 19.6
Number made
Model code
Model family E28
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1981 BMW 518 {E28} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1981

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