BMW 5 Series 528i
4 Door Saloon with 4 speed Automatic gearbox
E28

Comprehensive statistics for the second generation E28 BMW 5 Series 528i, a 4 door petrol saloon with a 4 speed automatic gearbox. It has a front engine rear wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 135 kW of power and 240 N⋅m of torque, providing a top speed of 202 km/h.

The BMW 5 Series E28 started production in 1981 and was in production for approximately 6 years, stopping production in 1987.

The specification listed below is based on a variant produced in 1981.

Specification

Trim Not Specified
Seats 5
Fuel Type Petrol
Transmission Type 4 Speed Automatic
Body Style Saloon
Layout Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive (Longitudinally Mounted)
Engine 2.8L I6 12V SOHC
Engine Code M30B28
Transmission Not Specified
Steering Not Specified
Suspension Front Independent Macpherson Strut with Lower Wishbone using Coil Springs and Anti-Roll Bar
Suspension Rear Independent Semi-Trailing Arm using Coil Springs with Anti-Roll Bar
Brakes Front 280 mm Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear Disc
Braking System Servo-assisted
VED Not Specified
Effizienz Not Specified
Insurance Group Not Specified

Performance

Power (kW) 135 kW @ 5,800 RPM
Torque (N⋅m) 240 N⋅m @ 4,200 RPM
Redline (RPM)
0-80 km/h (0-50 mph)
0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph) 9 seconds
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)
0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph) 25.4 seconds
Quarter Mile Time (seconds)
Standing Kilometer Time (seconds)
Top Speed (km/h) 202 km/h
Weight US (kg) 1,330 kg
Weight Distribution Not Specified
Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) 102 kW per ton
CO2 (g/km) Not Specified
Drag Coefficient (Cd) 0.39 Cd
Frontal Area (m2) Not Specified
Drag Area (CdA) Not Specified
Max Load (kg)
Towing Weight Unbraked (kg)
Towing Weight Braked (kg)

Dimensions

Length (mm) 4,620 mm
Width (mm) 1,700 mm
Height (mm) 1,420 mm
Ground Clearance (mm) 140 mm
Wheels Front: Not Specified
Rear: Not Specified
Tyres Front: 195/70 VR14
Rear: 195/70 VR14
Front Track (mm) 1,430 mm
Rear Track (mm) 1,460 mm
Wheelbase (mm) 2,620 mm
Turning Circle (m) 10.9 m
Boot Capacity (L)

Fuel Consumption

Combined MPG Not Specified
Urban MPG Not Specified
Extra-Urban MPG Not Specified
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 70 L

Additional Information

Engine Manufacturer: BMW
Engine Cylinder Configuration: I6
Engine Position: Front
Engine Layout: Longitudinal
Engine Capacity (cc): 2,788
Aspiration: NA
Bore and Stroke (mm): 86 x 80
Valvetrain: SOHC
Valves: 12
Engine Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Fuel Management: Bosch L-Jetronic Fuel Injection
Intercooler: No
Catalytic Converter: No
Sump Type: Wet Sump
Top Gear Ratio: 0.73

Page Last Updated: 18th October 2020