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BMW E28 5 Series 518i Specs

(1981 - 1987) - Technical Specifications for Years 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

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With 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 12.6 seconds, a maximum top speed of 109 mph (175 km/h), a curb weight of 2557 lbs (1160 kgs), the E28 5 Series 518i has a naturally-aspirated In-line 4 cylinder engine, Petrol motor, with the engine code M40 (M10B18).
This engine produces a maximum power of 105 PS (104 bhp - 77 kW) at 5800 rpm and a maximum torque of 145 Nm (106 lb.ft) at 450 rpm. The power is transmitted to the road by the rear wheel drive (RWD) with a 5 speed Manual gearbox.
About chassis details responsible for road holding, handling behaviour and ride confort, the E28 5 Series has McPherson struts front suspension and Semi-trailing arms rear suspension. Stock tire sizes are 175 / SR on 14 inch rims at the front, and 175 / SR on 14 inch rims at the rear. For stopping power, the E28 5 Series 518i braking system includes Vented Discs at the front and Vented Discs at the rear.
The E28 5 Series model is a car manufactured by BMW, with 4 doors and 5 seats, sold new from year 1981 to 1987, and available after that as a used car.

BMW E28 5 Series 518i Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	I 4

Engine Code :	M40 (M10B18)

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	Bosch K-Jetronic

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine size - Displacement - Engine capacity :	1766 cm3 or 107.8 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :	89 x 71 mm 3.5 x 2.8 inches

Number of valves :	8 Valves

Aspiration :	N/A

Compression Ratio :	9.5

Maximum power - Output - Horsepower :	105 PS or 104 bhp or 77 kW @ 5800 rpm

Maximum torque :	145 Nm or 106 lb.ft @ 450 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	5 speed Manual Transmission Relations 1st Gear Ratio: 2nd Gear Ratio: 3rd Gear Ratio: 4th Gear Ratio: 5th Gear Ratio: Reverse Gear Ratio: Final Drive Ratio:


BMW E28 5 Series 518i Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined:	- L/100km

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Extra Urban:	6.1 L/100km 46 mpg UK / 39 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway:	8.7 L/100km 32 mpg UK / 27 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City:	11 L/100km 26 mpg UK / 21 mpg US

Fuel Tank Capacity :	70 L 15.4 UK gallons 18.5 US gallons

CO2 emissions :	- g/Km

BMW E28 5 Series 518i Performance

Top Speed :	175 km/h or 109 Mph

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	12.6 s

Acceleration 0 to 1000m :	34 s

BMW E28 5 Series 518i Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Num. of Doors :	4

Wheelbase :	262.5 cm or 103.35 inches

Length :	462 cm or 181.89 inches

Width :	170 cm or 66.93 inches

Height :	141.5 cm or 55.71 inches

Num. of Seats :	5

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	0.36

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (284 mm)

Rear Brakes - Dics dimensions :	Vented Discs (284 mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	175/SR R14

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	175/SR R14

Curb Weight :	1160 kg OR 2557 lbs

Weight-Power Output Ratio :	11.05 kg/hp

Trunk / Boot capacity :	460 L

Front Suspension :	McPherson struts

Rear Suspension :	Semi-trailing arms