1974 BMW 518 specifications

1974 BMW 518 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
DesignerPaul Bracq
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2636 mm 103.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1406 mm 55.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1442 mm 56.8 inches
Length 4620 mm 181.9 inches
Width 1690 mm 66.5 inches
Height 1420 mm 55.9 inches
Ground clearance 140 mm 5.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight 1240 kg 2734 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 70 litres 15.4 [18.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.8 litre
1766 cc
(107.768 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 88.9 × 71.12 mm
3.5 × 2.8 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.25
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
90 PS (89 bhp) (66 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
140 Nm (103 ft·lb) (14.3 kgm)
at 3700 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
37.6 kW/litre
51.1 ps/litre
50.4 bhp/litre
0.83 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
79.28 Nm/litre
0.96 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.3:1
Fuel system 1 Solex DIDTA 32/32 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 996.2 kPa (144.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 441.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 13.9 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 160 km/h (99 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
72.77 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
53.52 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
71.77 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
18.68 kg/kW
31.21 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.50 m
Front suspension I.MS.CS.LW.LoTrailLi.ARB.
Rear suspension I.STA.CS.
Wheel size front 5½J x 14 H2
Wheel size rear 5½J x 14 H2
Tyres front 175 SR 14
Tyres rear 175 SR 14
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 280 mm
Rear brake diameter 250 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.44
general
Carfolio.com ID56386
Production total
Model code
Model family E12
RAC rating 19.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1974 BMW 518 added 1995-12-10.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1766 cm3/107.8cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1260 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1270 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1285 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2788 cm3/170.1cuin 184 PS 182 bhp 135 kW 1445 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1766 cm3/107.8cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 1240 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1766 cm3/107.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1245 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 122 PS 121 bhp 90 kW 1310 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 122 PS 121 bhp 90 kW 1330 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2788 cm3/170.1cuin 184 PS 182 bhp 135 kW 1410 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1766 cm3/107.8cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 1190 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2788 cm3/170.1cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1485 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1766 cm3/107.8cuin 90 PS 89 bhp 66 kW 1260 kg
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BMW 520 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 122 PS 121 bhp 90 kW 1350 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2788 cm3/170.1cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW 1410 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2986 cm3/182.2cuin 179 PS 177 bhp 132 kW 1425 kg
BMW 525 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2495 cm3/152.3cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1350 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2495 cm3/152.3cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1370 kg
BMW 528 Automatic -
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW 1260 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1295 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1781 cm3/108.7cuin 91 PS 90 bhp 67 kW
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 94 PS 93 bhp 69 kW
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