The BMW E12 is the first generation of 5 Series executive cars, which was produced from 1972 to 1981 and replaced the saloon models of the BMW New Class range. Initial models were powered by inline-four engines, using either a carburettor or fuel-injection.

518: Sold only in some European markets where it suited local tax categories, the 518 was the lowest specification model which used a four-cylinder engine with a carburetor. Factory performance figures for the manual transmission cars are a top speed of 164 km/h (102 mph) and 0–100 km/h acceleration in 14.0 seconds.

The BMW 5 Series is an executive car manufactured and marketed by BMW since 1972. It is the successor to the BMW New Class sedans and is currently in its eighth generation. The car is sold as either a sedan or, since 1991, a station wagon (marketed as "Touring").

Known as the E12, this first generation of 5 Series was available with either an inline four or inline six engine in various displacements. The most notable of first generation 5 Series variants was the M535i, which is considered the precursor to the later E28 BMW M5. Other variants included the 518, 520, 520i, 520/6, 525, 528, 528i, and 530i.

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BMW introduced the 518 variant of their E12 5 Series for the 1975 model year. The 518 was fitted with a carbureted 1.8L version of BMW's M10 engine, with an output of 90hp. This series of sedans were offered with a manual or automatic transmission sending power to the rear wheels.

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The BMW 518i was a variant of the E28 5 Series that debuted for the 1982 model year. The 518i was only offered in a sedan body style and was powered by BMW's M10B18 engine, which was a 1.8L inline four.

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