BMW 5 Series E28 518i Sedan
77 kW105 PS103 hp145 Nm1981–1987
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- Power
- 77 kW 105 PS · 103 hp
- Torque
- 145 Nm 107 lb-ft
- Length
- 4,620 mm
- Displacement
- 1,766 cm³
A 1.8-litre petrol engine with 77 kW (105 PS) and 145 Nm of torque powers the BMW 5 Series E28 1.8 518i sedan. The 5 Series E28 1.8 518i has rear-wheel drive.
Of the 3 petrol versions in the 5 Series E28 line-up, the 5 Series E28 1.8 518i is the entry petrol version - the 3.5 M5 (210 kW) delivers 173% more.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,766 cm³ 1.8 l · 108 cu in |
| Power | 77 kW 105 PS · 103 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm 107 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,620 mm 181.9 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,700 mm 66.9 in |
| Height | 1,415 mm 55.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,625 mm 103.3 in |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1981–1987 |
| Generation | 5 Series E28 (1981–1987) |
| New price | from about €12,424 (1981) Germany list price at launch (DM, converted to EUR at the fixed rate) |
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- Wikipedia - BMW 5 Series (E28)