| General information | |
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| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 5 Series |
| Generation | 5 Series (E28) |
| Type (Engine) | 518 (90 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1981 year |
| End of production | 1984 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 11.1 l/100 km 21.2 US mpg 25.4 UK mpg 9 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 7 l/100 km 33.6 US mpg 40.4 UK mpg 14.3 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined | 9.5 l/100 km 24.8 US mpg 29.7 UK mpg 10.5 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 14 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 14 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 13.3 sec |
| Maximum speed | 164 km/h 101.9 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 12.7 kg/Hp, 78.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 8.1 kg/Nm, 122.8 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 90 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 50 Hp/l |
| Torque | 140 Nm 103.26 lb.-ft. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M10B18 |
| Engine displacement | 1800 cm3 109.84 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Fuel injection system | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity | 4 l 4.23 US qt | 3.52 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 7 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1140 kg 2513.27 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 460 l 16.24 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4620 mm 181.89 in. |
| Width | 1700 mm 66.93 in. |
| Height | 1415 mm 55.71 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2625 mm 103.35 in. |
| Front track | 1430 mm 56.3 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1470 mm 57.87 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) | 140 mm 5.51 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 5 gears, manual transmission |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| What is the body type, BMW 5 Series (E28)? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| What is the fuel economy, BMW 5 Series (E28) 518 (90 Hp)? | 9.5 l/100 km 24.8 US mpg 29.7 UK mpg 10.5 km/l |
| How fast is the car, 1981 5 Series (E28) 518 (90 Hp)? | 164 km/h | 101.9 mph 0-100 km/h: 14 sec 0-60 mph: 13.3 sec |
| How much power, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1981 518 (90 Hp)? | 90 Hp, 140 Nm 103.26 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1981 518 (90 Hp)? | 1.8 l 1800 cm3 109.84 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1981 BMW 518 (90 Hp)? | 4, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, BMW 5 Series (E28) Sedan 1981 518 (90 Hp)? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1981 BMW 5 Series Sedan? | 4620 mm 181.89 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1981 BMW 5 Series Sedan? | 1700 mm 66.93 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1981 BMW 5 Series (E28) 518 (90 Hp)? | 1140 kg 2513.27 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 1981 BMW 5 Series Sedan? | 460 l 16.24 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1981 BMW 5 Series (E28) 518 (90 Hp)? | 5, manual transmission |
