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5 Series E28 specs

BMW 5 Series E28 518i Sedan

77 kW105 PS103 hp145 Nm1981–1987

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BMW 5 Series E28
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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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    0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ftLength 4,620 mmLength 15 ft 2 in1,415 mm4 ft 8 inWheelbase 2,625 mmWheelbase 8 ft 7 inWidth 1,700 mmWidth 5 ft 7 in

    grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles

    Engine

    FuelPetrol
    Displacement1,766 cm³ 1.8 l · 108 cu in
    Power77 kW 105 PS · 103 hp
    Torque145 Nm 107 lb-ft
    DriveRear-wheel drive

    Dimensions and weight

    Length4,620 mm 181.9 in
    Width1,700 mm 66.9 in
    Height1,415 mm 55.7 in
    Wheelbase2,625 mm 103.3 in

    Production

    Body typeSedan
    Years1981–1987
    Generation5 Series E28 (1981–1987)

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