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