BMW 5 Series 518
4 Door Saloon with 4 speed Manual gearbox
E12
Comprehensive statistics for the first generation E12 BMW 5 Series 518, a 4 door petrol saloon with a 4 speed manual gearbox. It has a front engine rear wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 66 kW of power and 140 N⋅m of torque, providing a 0-100 km/h time of 13.9 seconds and a top speed of 160 km/h.
The BMW 5 Series E12 started production in 1972 and was in production for approximately 4 years, stopping production in 1976. This particular variant was in production from 1974 until 1981.
The specification listed below is based on a variant produced in 1974.
Specification
| Trim | Not Specified |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Transmission Type | 4 Speed Manual |
| Body Style | Saloon |
| Layout | Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive (Longitudinally Mounted) |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 8V SOHC |
| Engine Code | M118 |
| Transmission | Not Specified |
| Steering | Not Specified |
| Suspension Front | Independent Macpherson Strut using Coil Springs with a Lower Wishbone Trailing Arm and Anti-Roll Bar |
| Suspension Rear | Independent Semi-Trailing Arm using Coil Springs |
| Brakes Front | 280 mm Disc |
| Brakes Rear | 250 mm Drum |
| Braking System | Servo-assisted |
| VED | Not Specified |
| Effizienz | Not Specified |
| Insurance Group | Not Specified |
Performance
| Power (kW) | 66 kW @ 5,800 RPM |
|---|---|
| Torque (N⋅m) | 140 N⋅m @ 3,700 RPM |
| Redline (RPM) | |
| 0-80 km/h (0-50 mph) | |
| 0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph) | |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 13.9 seconds |
| 0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph) | |
| Quarter Mile Time (seconds) | |
| Standing Kilometer Time (seconds) | |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 160 km/h |
| Weight US (kg) | 1,240 kg |
| Weight Distribution | Not Specified |
| Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) | 53 kW per ton |
| CO2 (g/km) | Not Specified |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) | Not Specified |
| Frontal Area (m2) | Not Specified |
| Drag Area (CdA) | Not Specified |
| Max Load (kg) | |
| Towing Weight Unbraked (kg) | |
| Towing Weight Braked (kg) |
Dimensions
| Length (mm) | 4,620 mm |
|---|---|
| Width (mm) | 1,690 mm |
| Height (mm) | 1,420 mm |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 140 mm |
| Wheels |
Front: 5.5J x 14 H2 Rear: 5.5J x 14 H2 |
| Tyres |
Front: 175 SR 14 Rear: 175 SR 14 |
| Front Track (mm) | 1,406 mm |
| Rear Track (mm) | 1,442 mm |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,636 mm |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.5 m |
| Boot Capacity (L) |
Fuel Consumption
| Combined MPG | Not Specified |
|---|---|
| Urban MPG | Not Specified |
| Extra-Urban MPG | Not Specified |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 70 L |
Additional Information
| Designer: | Paul Bracq |
|---|---|
| Engine Manufacturer: | BMW |
| Engine Cylinder Configuration: | I4 |
| Engine Position: | Front |
| Engine Layout: | Longitudinal |
| Engine Capacity (cc): | 1,766 |
| Aspiration: | NA |
| Bore and Stroke (mm): | 88.9 x 71.12 |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Valves: | 8 |
| Engine Compression Ratio: | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Management: | 1 Solex 32 DIDTA Carburettor |
| Intercooler: | No |
| Catalytic Converter: | No |
| Sump Type: | Wet Sump |
| Top Gear Ratio: | 1 |
| Final Drive Ratio: | 4.44 |
Page Last Updated: 16th October 2020