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| What is the body type? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats |
|---|---|
| What is the fuel economy? | 9.5 l/100 km |
| How fast is the car? | 160 km/h 0-100 km/h: 13.9 sec |
| How much power? | 90 Hp, 145 Nm |
| What is the engine size? | 1.8 l 1766 cm3 |
| How many cylinders? | 4, Inline |
| How long is this vehicle? | 4620 mm |
| How wide is the vehicle? | 1690 mm |
| What is the curb weigh? | 1230 kg |
| What is the gross weigh? | 1700 kg |
| How much trunk (boot) space? | 440 l |
| How many gears? | 4 |
| What type is the gearbox? | manual transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 5 Series |
| Generation | 5 Series (E12) |
| Modification (Engine) | 518 (90 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1974 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined | 9.5 l/100 km 24.76 US mpg 29.73 UK mpg |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 13.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 13.9 sec |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 13.7 kg/Hp |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 90 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 51 Hp/l |
| Torque | 145 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Model Engine | M10 |
| Engine displacement | 1766 cm3 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 89 mm |
| Piston Stroke | 71 mm |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel System | Carburettor |
| Engine oil capacity | 4.0 l |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1230 kg |
| Max. weight | 1700 kg |
| Max load | 470 kg |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum | 440 l |
| Fuel tank capacity | 70 l |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4620 mm |
| Width | 1690 mm |
| Height | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2636 mm |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 4 |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Tires size | 175/80 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | R14 |
