BMW1981 518 Specs

1981 (E28) BMW 518 Specs & Performance

1981 - 1984 (E28)

Tech Specs Summary


1.8 L Inline 4

102 mph

14.0 seconds

89 hp

18.8 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

16.2 ft3
lb
2,513 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
102 mph
0-62 mph
14.0 seconds
0-60 mph
13.5 seconds
Power-to-Weight
28.24 lb/hp
Power
89 hp
Torque
103 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
18.8 mpg
Total Range
347 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
1.8 Liter
107.8 in3
Layout
Inline 4
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
89 hp @ 5,500 RPM
90 ps @ 5,500 RPM
Peak Torque
103 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
140 N·m @ 4,000 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (8v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
M10B18
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Bore x Stroke
3.504 x 2.795 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.25:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
0.82 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
22 hp
Cylinder Volume
27 in3
BMEP
144.5 PSI
10 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
4 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
175 x 14 R
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Trailing-Arm
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Large Sedan
Door Count
4
Seat Count
5
Luggage Space
16.2 ft3
Turning Radius
34.1 ft
Curb Weight
2,513 lbs
Gross Weight
3,682 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,169 lbs
Length
181.9 in
Width
66.9 in
Height
55.7 in
Wheelbase
103.3 in
Front Track
56.3 in
Rear Track
57.9 in
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Performance Rating1.8
Environment Rating1.9
Practicality Rating2.9

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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