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- 518 (1981)- 518i (1981)- 520i (1981)- 520i Kat (1986)- 524 TD (1983)- 524d (1986)- 525e (1983)- 525e Kat (1985)- 525i (1981)- 528e (US) (1981)- 528i (1981)- 533i (US) (1982)- 535i (1984)- 535i (US) (1985)- 535i Kat (1985)- 535is (US) (1985)- M5 (1984)- M5 (USA) (1986)- M535i (1985)- M535i Kat (1985)

BMW E28 5 Series 518 Specs

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

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With 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 14.0 seconds, a maximum top speed of 102 mph (164 km/h), a curb weight of 2513 lbs (1140 kgs), the E28 5 Series 518 has a naturally-aspirated In-line 4 cylinder engine, Petrol motor, with the engine code M10B18.
This engine produces a maximum power of 90 PS (89 bhp - 66 kW) at 5500 rpm and a maximum torque of 140 Nm (103 lb.ft) at 4000 rpm. The power is transmitted to the road by the rear wheel drive (RWD) with a 4 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 518 braking system includes Vented Discs at the front and Drums 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 1984, and available after that as a used car.

BMW E28 5 Series 518 Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	I 4

Engine Code :	M10B18

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	Pierburg 2BE

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 :	90 PS or 89 bhp or 66 kW @ 5500 rpm

Maximum torque :	140 Nm or 103 lb.ft @ 4000 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

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


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

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

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Extra Urban:	7.0 L/100km 40 mpg UK / 34 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway:	9.5 L/100km 30 mpg UK / 25 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City:	11.1 L/100km 25 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 518 Performance

Top Speed :	164 km/h or 102 Mph

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	14.0 s

Acceleration 0 to 1000m :	35.4 s

BMW E28 5 Series 518 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 (280 mm)

Rear Brakes - Dics dimensions :	Drums (- mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	175/SR R14

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	175/SR R14

Curb Weight :	1140 kg OR 2513 lbs

Weight-Power Output Ratio :	12.67 kg/hp

Trunk / Boot capacity :	460 L

Front Suspension :	McPherson struts

Rear Suspension :	Semi-trailing arms