This 518 5MT (90 hp) engine was fitted in the E12 [Restyling] Sedan, which was produced by BMW from 1976 to 1981. In addition to this engine, 25 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 12.6litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 7.2litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 9.8litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 70litre |
| Cruising range | from 560 to 970km |
| Fuel | 98 RON |
| Top speed | 160km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 14.8second |
| Displacement | 1766cm3 |
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| Engine power | 90bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 5 800RPM |
| Maximum torque | 143Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 3700RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Injection type | Carburetor |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Bore | 89mm |
| Stroke | 71mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 10.5m |
| Seats | 5 |
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| Length | 4620mm |
| Width | 1690mm |
| Height | 1425mm |
| Wheelbase | 2636mm |
| Front track | 1406mm |
| Rear track | 1442mm |
| Ground clearance | 139mm |
| Kerb weight | 1240kg |
| Gross weight | 1700kg |
| Displacement | 460kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 440litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 440litre |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Front suspension | Independent, Lever, Dampers, Spring, Stabilizer bar |
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| Rear suspension | Independent, Trailing arms, Dampers |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| City | 15.1 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 8.6 litres / 100km |
| Average | 11.8 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.