1974 BMW 518 E12 series Specifications

Specifications: 1974 BMW 518 E12 series

Manufacturer:

BMW

Country of Origin:

Germany

Designer:

Paul Bracq

Years of Manufacture:

1974

Bertone

n/a

Number Built:

n/a

Price at Introduction:

n/a

Models

n/a

To Identify:

n/a

RAC Rating:

19.6

Body Type:

Sedan Body

No. of Doors:

Front Track:

1420 mm, 55.9 in

Rear Track:

1470 mm, 57.9 in

Total Length:

4620 mm, 181.9 in

Total Width:

1690 mm, 66.5 in

Height at Kerb Weight:

1420 mm, 55.9 in

Wheelbase:

2640 mm, 103.9 in

Length Wheelbase Ratio:

1.75

Ground Clearance:

140 mm, 5.5 in

Kerb Weight:

1240 Kg, 2734 Lb

Weight Distribution (Front):

n/a

Capacity:

1.8 Litre, 1766cc (107.768 cu in)

Type:

4 Cylinder, Single Overhead Camshaft, 2 Valves Per Cylinder, 8 Valves in Total

Configuration:

Front, Longitudinal

Sump:

n/a

Fuel System:

1 Solex Carb

Head:

n/a

Bore & Stroke:

88.90 mm × 71.12 mm, 3.5 in × 2.8 in

Bore/stroke Ratio:

1.25

Power:

91.3 PS (90 bhp) (67.1 kW) @ 5500 rpm

Specific Output :

51 bhp per litre, 0.84 bhp per cubic inch

Torque:

140.0 Nm (103 ft·lb) (14.3 kgm) @ 3500 rpm

Specific Torque:

79.28 Nm/litre

Bmep:

996.2 kPa (144.5 psi)

Compression Ratio:

8.30:1

Fuel Capacity:

70 Litres, 15.4 UK Gal, 18.5 US Gal

Unitary Capacity:

441.5cc per cylinder

Coolant:

Water

Intercooler:

n/a

Aspiration:

Normal

Compressor Type:

n/a

Ignition and Electrical:

n/a

Exhaust:

n/a

Catalytic Converter:

Main Bearings:

Transmission:

4 Speed Manual Transmission

Manual, 4 speed floor mounted:

n/a

Automatic, 3 speed floor mounted T-Bar:

n/a

Final drive ratio:

4.44

Drive:

Rear Wheel Drive

0-50 mph (80 km/h):

n/a

0-60 mph (100 km/h):

n/a

0-100 mph (161 km/h):

n/a

Standing ¼ mile:

n/a

Standing Km:

n/a

Top speed:

160 Km/h (99 mph)

Fuel Consumption:

n/a

CO2 Emissions:

n/a

Power-to-weight:

72.58 bhp/ton

Brake Type:

Ventilated Front Disc Brakes / Rear Drum Brakes / Servo-Assisted

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Park Brake:

n/a

Steering:

ZF Worm & Roller

Turns lock-to-lock:

n/a

Top Gear Ratio:

1.00

Turning Circle:

10.50 m

Front Suspension:

Independent Suspension / Macpherson Strut / Coil Springs / Lower Wishbone / Lower Trailing Link / Anti-Roll Bar

Rear Suspension:

Independent Suspension / Semi-Trailing Arm / Coil Springs

Wheels:

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Tyres :

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Instruments:

n/a

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Specifications: 1974 BMW 518 E12 series