BMW 5 Series 1976 - 1981 (E12 [restyling]), Sedan, 518i MT (102 h.p.)

Bodywork
- Number of seater: 4
- Curb weight: 1740 kg
- Length: 4620 mm
- Body type: Sedan
- Rear track: 1406 mm
- Height: 1425 mm
- Full weight: 1350 kg
- Max trunk capacity: 440 litre
- Ground clearance: 139 mm
- Wheelbase: 2636 mm
- Payload: 390 kg
Engine
- Engine type: Gasoline
- Injection type: Multi-point fuel injection
- Cylinder layout: Inline
- Valves per cylinder: 2
- Max power at RPM: to 5 800 RPM
- Cylinder bore: 71 mm
- Engine power: 102 bhp
- Stroke cycle: 89 mm
- Maximum torque: 135 N*m
- Capacity: 1766 cm3
Gearbox and handling
- Drive wheels: Rear wheel drive
- Gearbox type: Manual
- Turning circle: 10.5 m
Operating characteristics
- Fuel tank capacity: 70 litre
- Fuel: 98
- Max speed: 167 km/h
- Acceleration (0-100 km/h): 14.2 second
- Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km: 12.5 litre
- Cruising range: from 560 to 840 km
- Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km: 8.34 litre
Suspension and brakes
- Rear brakes: Disc
- Back suspension: Independent, Lever, Dampers, spring, Stabilizer bar

Bodywork