BMW 518 (5 speed) 1980 Specifications, Review and Tests

Body type
Notchback
Doors
4
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type
Manual gearbox
Engine type
Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Power (KW / HP)
66 / 90
Displacement (ccm)
1766
Fuel type
Super

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GENERAL BMW 518 (5 speed) 1980
Brand BMW
Range 5 Series
Generation E12
Model series 5 Series (E12) Sedan/Saloon (1976 - 1981)
Engine version 518
Engine subversion (5 speed)
Car body type Notchback
Number of seats 5
Number of doors 4
Engine type Internal combustion engine (Otto)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Model launch date 02.1980
Model end date 06.1981
PERFORMANCE BMW 518 (5 speed) 1980
Maximum power (kW) 66
Maximum power (HP) 90
Acceleration (s) 14,8
Top speed (km/h) 160
FUEL ECONOMY / CONSUMPTION BMW 518 (5 speed) 1980
Fuel type Super
Gas / fuel tank size 70,0 l
Fuel consumption city 11,3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at 90 km/h 6,7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption at 120 km/h 9,1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption combined 9,0 l/100 km
EMISSIONS
Emission category without CAT
ENGINE BMW 518 (5 speed) 1980
Torque 140
Number of gears 5
Installation position / engine type Front engine / Series
Number of cylinders 4
Fuel injection type Carburettor
Number of valves 2
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 1766
Power / torque 66 kW (90 HP) / 140 Nm
Power (KW) 66
Power (HP) 90
Engine size / displacement (ccm) 1766 ccm
Maximum power at rpm. 5500 RPM
Maximum torque at rpm. 4000 RPM
TRANSMISSION BMW 518 (5 speed) 1980
Drivetrain type Rear-wheel (RWD)
Gearbox type Manual gearbox
Number of gears 5
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY BMW 518 (5 speed) 1980
Length (mm) 4620
Width (mm) 1690
Height (mm) 1425
Wheelbase (mm) 2636
Ground clearance (mm) 139 mm
Turning circle (m) 10,5 m
TRUNK DIMENSIONS / CAPACITY
Trunk / boot space (litres) 440
WEIGHTS
Curb (kerb) weight (kg) 1240
Gross weight (kg) 1700
Payload weight / capacity (kg) 460
Roof load capacity 75 kg
TOWING
Towing capacity / weight (braked 12%) 1200 kg
Towing capacity / weight (unbraked) 500 kg
BODY AND CHASSIS BMW 518 (5 speed) 1980
Body type Notchback
Number of doors 4
Number of seats (normal) 5
SUSPENSIONS
Front suspension Screw
Rear suspension Screw
BRAKES
Front brake Disc
Rear brake Drum
TIRES
Tire (tyre) size 175R14S
EQUIPMENT BMW 518 (5 speed) 1980
SAFETY AND ASSISTANCE
3-point belt rear center Series (included)
INTERIOR
Air conditioning Optional (extra charge)
Radio Optional (extra charge)
Rear headrests Optional (extra charge)
EXTERIOR
Fog lights Optional (extra charge)
Central locking system Optional (extra charge)
Alloy wheels Optional (extra charge)
Metallic paint Optional (extra charge)
WARRANTY BMW 518 (5 speed) 1980
Car warranty None
Paint warranty None
Rust warranty 6 years

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