| General information |
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| Brand | BMW |
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| Model | 5 Series |
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| Generation | 5 Series (E12) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 518 (90 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 1974 year |
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| End of production | 1975 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Sedan |
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| Seats | 5 |
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| Doors | 4 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
9.5 l/100 km
24.76 US mpg29.73 UK mpg10.53 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 13.9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 13.9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 13.2 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
160 km/h
99.42 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 13.7 kg/Hp, 73.2 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 8.5 kg/Nm, 117.9 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 90 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 51 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
145 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
106.95 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | M10B18 |
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| Engine displacement |
1766 cm3
107.77 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
89 mm
3.5 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
71 mm
2.8 in. |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
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| Fuel System | Carburettor |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Engine oil capacity |
4.25 l
4.49 US qt | 3.74 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
7 l
7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1230 kg
2711.69 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1700 kg
3747.86 lbs. |
| Max load |
470 kg
1036.17 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
440 l
15.54 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4620 mm
181.89 in. |
| Width |
1690 mm
66.54 in. |
| Height |
1425 mm
56.1 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2636 mm
103.78 in. |
| Front track |
1406 mm
55.35 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1442 mm
56.77 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) |
139 mm
5.47 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 4 |
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| Front brakes | Disc |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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| Tires size | 175/80 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
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