1981 - BMW - 518

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 518 1981
2. 518 1974
General Information
Make BMW
Model 518
Production Year 1981
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family E28
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 2620 mm     (103,1 in)
Front Track 1430 mm     (56,3 in)
Rear Track 1470 mm     (57,9 in)
Length 4620 mm     (181,9 in)
Width 1700 mm     (66,9 in)
Height 1420 mm     (55,9 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,76
Weight 1140 kg     (2511 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,39
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMW
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1766 cc     (107,77 cu in)
Bore 88,9 mm     (3,5 in)
Stroke 71,12 mm     (2,8 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,25
Unitary Capacity 441,5 cc/cylinder    (26,94 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 9,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 So carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 90 HP     (67,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 140 N.m     (103,3 lb.ft ,  14,3 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 116,5 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 78,9 HP/ton    (58,9 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 51 HP/litre    (38 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 13,7 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 18,9 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 164 km/h   (101,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,27 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type worm & roller
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)