BMW 5 Series 518
4 Door Saloon with 5 speed Manual gearbox
E28

Comprehensive statistics for the second generation E28 BMW 5 Series 518, a 4 door petrol saloon with a 5 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 top speed of 164 km/h.

The BMW 5 Series E28 started production in 1981 and was in production for approximately 6 years, stopping production in 1987.

The specification listed below is based on a variant produced in 1981.

Specification

Trim Not Specified
Seats 5
Fuel Type Petrol
Transmission Type 5 Speed Manual
Body Style Saloon
Layout Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive (Longitudinally Mounted)
Engine Not Specified
Engine Code Not Specified
Transmission Not Specified
Steering Not Specified
Suspension Front Not Specified
Suspension Rear Not Specified
Brakes Front Disc
Brakes Rear Disc
Braking System Not Specified
VED Not Specified
Effizienz Not Specified
Insurance Group Not Specified

Performance

Power (kW) 66 kW @ 5,500 RPM
Torque (N⋅m) 140 N⋅m @ 4,000 RPM
Redline (RPM)
0-80 km/h (0-50 mph)
0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph) 13.7 seconds
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph)
Quarter Mile Time (seconds) 18.9 seconds
Standing Kilometer Time (seconds)
Top Speed (km/h) 164 km/h
Weight US (kg) 1,140 kg
Weight Distribution Not Specified
Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) 58 kW per ton
CO2 (g/km) Not Specified
Drag Coefficient (Cd) 0.39 Cd
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) 1,700 mm
Height (mm) 1,420 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
Wheels Front: Not Specified
Rear: Not Specified
Tyres Front: Not Specified
Rear: Not Specified
Front Track (mm) 1,430 mm
Rear Track (mm) 1,470 mm
Wheelbase (mm) 2,620 mm
Turning Circle (m)
Boot Capacity (L)

Fuel Consumption

Combined MPG Not Specified
Urban MPG Not Specified
Extra-Urban MPG Not Specified
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

Additional Information

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: 9.5:1
Fuel Management: 1 Solex Carburettor
Intercooler: No
Catalytic Converter: No
Sump Type: Wet Sump
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Final Drive Ratio: 4.27

Page Last Updated: 18th October 2020