1983 BMW 518i specifications

1983 BMW 518i data
Applicable to the South African domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
DesignerPaul Bracq
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2636 mm 103.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1422 mm 56 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1466 mm 57.7 inches
Length 4620 mm 181.9 inches
Width 1690 mm 66.5 inches
Height 1425 mm 56.1 inches
Ground clearance
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)
105 PS (103.5 bhp) (77 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
145 Nm (107 ft·lb) (14.8 kgm)
at 4500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
43.7 kW/litre
59.4 ps/litre
58.6 bhp/litre
0.96 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
82.11 Nm/litre
0.99 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1031.8 kPa (149.6 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 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre 34.5 s
Maximum speed 169 km/h (105 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
84.63 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
62.24 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
83.47 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
16.07 kg/kW
26.84 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
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6J x 14
Wheel size rear 6J x 14
Tyres front 175 SR 14
Tyres rear 175 SR 14
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.81
Final drive ratio 4.27
general
Carfolio.com ID271381
Production total
Model code
Model family E12
RAC rating 19.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1983 BMW 518i added 2012-05-22.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

BMW 5 Series - E12 models

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
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2788 cm3/170.1cuin 184 PS 182 bhp 135 kW 1430 kg
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
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2788 cm3/170.1cuin 184 PS 182 bhp 135 kW 1410 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 2788 cm3/170.1cuin 184 PS 182 bhp 135 kW 1410 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2788 cm3/170.1cuin 184 PS 182 bhp 135 kW 1430 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2788 cm3/170.1cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1410 kg
BMW M535i -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 3453 cm3/210.7cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 1391 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1766 cm3/107.8cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 1190 kg
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
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2986 cm3/182.2cuin 175 PS 173 bhp 129 kW 1425 kg
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 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 2788 cm3/170.1cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 1405 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 115 PS 113 bhp 84 kW
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
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 130 PS 128 bhp 95 kW
Cars similar to the 1983 BMW 518i
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1570 cm3/95.8cuin 109 PS 108 bhp 80 kW 1120 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1921 cm3/117.2cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1145 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1921 cm3/117.2cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1170 kg
sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 103 PS 102 bhp 76 kW 1062 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1979 cm3/120.8cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1260 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1585 cm3/96.7cuin 99 PS 98 bhp 73 kW 1040 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 1185 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1235 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW
3 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1065 kg
Ford Sierra Ghia -
5 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1993 cm3/121.6cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1095 kg
sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1834 cm3/111.9cuin 111 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1000 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 955 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 970 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 960 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 975 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 975 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 990 kg
Honda Accord 1.8 EF -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1020 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1040 kg
Honda Accord 1.8 EL -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1000 kg
Honda Accord 1.8 EX -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1030 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1050 kg
Honda Accord 1.8 EXL -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1050 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1070 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 1118 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1070 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1020 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1040 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1030 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1050 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1829 cm3/111.6cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1050 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 103 PS 102 bhp 76 kW 1036 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 1040 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 1050 kg
Mazda 929 Saloon -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 1175 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 102 PS 101 bhp 75 kW 1185 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1789 cm3/109.2cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 965 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1769 cm3/108.0cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 995 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1769 cm3/108.0cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1769 cm3/108.0cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1030 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1769 cm3/108.0cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1065 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1769 cm3/108.0cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1080 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1070 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1085 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1970 cm3/120.2cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1095 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1970 cm3/120.2cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1970 cm3/120.2cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1110 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1970 cm3/120.2cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1090 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1970 cm3/120.2cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1135 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1970 cm3/120.2cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1105 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1970 cm3/120.2cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1145 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1970 cm3/120.2cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1080 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 109 PS 108 bhp 80 kW 1260 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1755 cm3/107.1cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 990 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1755 cm3/107.1cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1035 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1755 cm3/107.1cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1160 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1095 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1180 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1200 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1150 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1170 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1160 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 110 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1180 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1105 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1809 cm3/110.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1170 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1809 cm3/110.4cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1080 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 1045 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 78 kW 1055 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1809 cm3/110.4cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1110 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1809 cm3/110.4cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 975 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1979 cm3/120.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1183 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 104 PS 103 bhp 77 kW 1155 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 103 PS 102 bhp 76 kW 1166 kg
5 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1263 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW
Saab 90 -
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1121 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 108 PS 107 bhp 79 kW 1175 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 108 PS 107 bhp 79 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1115 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1985 cm3/121.1cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1145 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1005 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1015 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1035 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1065 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1770 cm3/108.0cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 1085 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1973 cm3/120.4cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1100 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1005 kg
4 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1035 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1090 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1130 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1140 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1120 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1832 cm3/111.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1973 cm3/120.4cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1105 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1973 cm3/120.4cuin 106 PS 105 bhp 78 kW 1130 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1979 cm3/120.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1135 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1979 cm3/120.8cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1150 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1986 cm3/121.2cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW 1320 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1986 cm3/121.2cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1986 cm3/121.2cuin 100 PS 99 bhp 74 kW