BMW 5 series I (E12) Facelift Sedan All photos (3)
BMW 5 series I (E12) Facelift · Sedan · 1976–1981

BMW 5 series 518 1.8 MT 90 HP

GasolineManual, 5 gearsRear drive
Power
110 hp · 81 kW
Torque
181 Nm
Other versions of this body · 26
518 1.8 MT 102 HP 518 1.8 MT 90 HP 518 1.8 MT 90 HP 520 2.0 AT 115 HP 520i 2.0 AT 122 HP 520i 2.0 AT 125 HP All versions →

Consumption and performance

manufacturer data
Fuel tank
56 l

Engine

L4CS · 2,351 cm³
Engine type
Gasoline
Engine code
L4CS
Displacement
2,351 cm³
Max power
81 kW / 110 hp
Torque
181 Nm at 2300 rpm
Fuel
A95
Fuel system
Multipoint injection
Turbo
No
Engine position
In front
Cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
2
Valvetrain
SOHC
Bore
86.5 mm
Stroke
100 mm
Compression ratio
8.5

Transmission

Drive
Rear
Gearbox
Manual
Gears
5

Dimensions and capacity

class M
Body type
Minivan
Doors
4
Seats
5, 8
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
1,965 mm
Wheelbase
2,440 mm
Front track
1,445 mm
Rear track
1,380 mm
Ground clearance
185 mm
Kerb weight
1,604 kg

Wheels, brakes and chassis

Wheel fitment (PCD, CB)
DIA67.1 5x120
Front brakes
Discs
Rear brakes
Drums
Front suspension
Independent, coil spring