1985 - BMW - 518i

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 518i 1990
2. 518i 1985
General Information
Make BMW
Model 518i
Production Year 1985
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family E28
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
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 140 mm     (5,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,76
Weight 1140 kg     (2511 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 70 litre   (15,4 Imp gal ,  18,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
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 89 mm     (3,5 in)
Stroke 71 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 Bo LE-Jet fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 103 HP     (76,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 145 N.m     (107 lb.ft ,  14,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 126,5 N.m    (5800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 90,4 HP/ton    (67,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 58,3 HP/litre    (43,5 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 175 km/h   (108,8 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,1 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type ZF worm & roller PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 10,9 m    (35,8 ft)
Suspension (front) I.MS.CS.LW.LowTrailLi.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.STA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 280 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 175 TR 14
Tyres (rear) 175 TR 14