BMW 5 Series E12 [restyling] 518 5MT Sedan (1979–1981)

Car model: BMW (BMW) Title: BMW Model: 5 series Generation: E12 [restyling] sedan Modification: 518 5MT Year of issue: 1979–1981

Main characteristics

Body:

The minimum amount of luggage (l)	440
Front wheel track (mm)	1406
Wheelbase (mm)	2636
Height (mm)	1425
Width (mm)	1690
Rear wheel track (mm)	1442
Ground clearance (mm)	139
Load capacity (kg)	460
Permissible gross weight (kg)	1700
Curb Weight (kg)	1240
Length (mm)	4620

Engine:

Cylinder Bore (mm)	89
Number of valves per cylinder	2
Number of cylinders	Four
Piston stroke (mm)	71
Maximum torque (N • m)	143
Maximum torque revolutions, max. (rpm)	3700
Maximum power speed, max. (rpm)	5800
Intake type	Carburetor
Engine configuration	Row
Engine power (hp)	90
Engine capacity (cm3)	1766
Engine’s type	Petrol

Transmission:

Number of steps	Five
Drive unit	Rear
Transmission	Mechanics

Suspension and brakes:

Rear brakes	Drum
Front brakes	Disk drives
Rear suspension	Independent, on longitudinal levers, with hydraulic shock absorbers
Front suspension	Independent, spring, lever, with hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers, with anti-roll bar

Performance indicators:

Fuel consumption in the combined cycle (l / 100 km)	9.8
Fuel tank capacity (l)	70
Fuel consumption on the highway (l / 100 km)	7.2
Fuel consumption in the city (l / 100 km)	12.6
Acceleration time to 100 km / h (s)	14.8
Maximum speed (km / h)	160
Recommended fuel	AI-98

Steering:

Turning diameter (m)	10.5
Power steering	Missing

Tires, wheels:

Discs	Front	Rear
Rim width	5.5	5.5
Rim diameter	14	14
Hole Arrangement Diameter (PCD)	120	120
Number of mounting holes	Five	Five

Tires	Front	Rear
Tire diameter	14	14
Tire height	80	80
Tire width	175	175

BMW 5 Series E12 [restyling] 518 5MT Sedan (1979–1981).