1. Cars list
2. BMW 5 Series 1976 - 1981 (E12 [restyling])
3. Sedan 518 AT (90 h.p.)

BMW 5 Series 1976 - 1981 (E12 [restyling]), Sedan, 518 AT (90 h.p.)

• Bodywork

  • Number of seater: 4
  • Length: 4620 mm
  • Body type: Sedan
  • Rear track: 1406 mm
  • Full weight: 1700 kg
  • Height: 1425 mm
  • Max trunk capacity: 440 litre
  • Curb weight: 1260 kg
  • Ground clearance: 139 mm
  • Wheelbase: 2636 mm
  • Payload: 440 kg

• Engine

  • Engine type: Gasoline
  • Cylinder layout: Inline
  • Number of cylinders: 3
  • Valves per cylinder: 2
  • Max power at RPM: to 5 800 RPM
  • Engine power: 90 bhp
  • Cylinder bore: 71 mm
  • Injection type: Carburetor
  • Stroke cycle: 89 mm
  • Maximum torque: 143 N*m
  • Capacity: 1766 cm3

• Gearbox and handling

  • Gearbox type: Automatic
  • Drive wheels: Rear wheel drive
  • Turning circle: 10.5 m

• Operating characteristics

  • Fuel tank capacity: 70 litre
  • Fuel: 98
  • City driving fuel consumption per 100 km: 10.7 litre
  • Max speed: 155 km/h
  • Acceleration (0-100 km/h): 17.3 second

• Suspension and brakes

  • Rear brakes: Disc
  • Back suspension: Independent, Lever, Dampers, spring, Stabilizer bar