(1990 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1990 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 518i | Issued until | |
| Serie | 5 | Number made | |
| Model family | E34 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4720 mm / 185.8 in / 185.8 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1751 mm / 68.9 in / 68.9 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.71 |
| Height | 1412 mm / 55.6 in / 55.6 in | Total (curb) weight | 1360 kg / 2998 lb / 2998 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2761 mm / 108.7 in / 108.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Track rear | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.04 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 1796 cm3 / 109.6 cu in / 109.6 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 449.00 cm3/cylinder / 27.400 cu in/cylinder / 27.400 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.8 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 84.3 kW / 114.6 hp / 114.6 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 161.0 Nm / 118.7 lbft / 118.7 lbft at 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 83.1 kW / 113.0 bhp / 113.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 62.9 kW/l / 1.401 bhp/cu in / 1.401 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 89.64 Nm/l / 0.784 lbft/cu in / 0.784 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 194 km/h / 121 mph / 121 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 83.09 kW/ton / 112.97 bhp/ton / 112.97 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 12.40 s / 12.40 s / 12.40 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.STA.TA.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 518i
