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BMW 518 {E12}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

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 8.30:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 160 km/h (99 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 72.58 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 2640 mm
wheelbase 103.9 in
Length (milimeters) 4620 mm
Length (inches) 181.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1690 mm
Width (inches) 66.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1420 mm
Height (inches) 55.9 in
L:W ratio 1.75
Ground clearance (milimeters) 140 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1240 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2734 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 70 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15.4 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering ZF worm & roller
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.50 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.44

General information

RAC rating 19.6
Number made
Model code
Model family E12
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1974 BMW 518 {E12} PDF Manual
Designer Paul Bracq
Year 1974

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