| BMW 5 Series (E28) | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 1981–1988 |
| Model years | 1982–1988 |
| Assembly |
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| Designer | Claus Luthe |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Executive car (E) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | BMW 6 Series (E24) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,625 mm (103.3 in) |
| Length | 4,620 mm (181.9 in) |
| Width | 1,700 mm (66.9 in) |
| Height | 1,415 mm (55.7 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | BMW 5 Series (E12) |
| Successor | BMW 5 Series (E34) |
The BMW E28 is the second generation of BMW 5 Series executive cars,[1] which was produced from 1981 to 1988 and replaced the E12 5 Series. Pre-series production began in April 1981 and the car was introduced in the autumn that year.
The E28 was initially produced with straight-four and straight-six petrol engines until 1983, when the 524td model became the first BMW car to be powered by a diesel engine. It was also the first 5 Series with the centre console angled towards the driver and to be available with anti-lock brakes (ABS).[2]
The first BMW M5 was produced during the E28 generation. It was powered by the M88/3 and S38 straight-six engines. The E24 6 Series coupés were built on the E28 platform from 1982 to 1989.
The E28 was replaced by the E34 5 Series in 1988.
- ^ "1982 BMW 528e specifications". www.automobile-catalog.com.
- ^ "The BMW 5 Series History. The 2nd Generation (E28)". www.youtube.com/BMW. Retrieved 27 January 2017.