The BMW E28 automobile platform was the basis for the 1982 through 1988 BMW 5-Series of automobiles. It replaced the BMW E12 in 1982 and was replaced by the BMW E34 in 1989. The E28 was the first 5-Series of which an M5 version was made.
The following models were sold in Europe:
- 518/518i
- 520i
- 524d
- 524td
- 525i
- 528e
- 528i
- 535i/M535i
- M5 - High performance 5-Series - 24 valve DOHC, Straight-6, 6 throttle bodies, Bosch Motronic integrated fuel injection - European Spec: 286 DIN HP (210kW). At its launch in 1984 the European specification E28 M5 was the fastest production saloon car in the world.
The following models were sold in America:
- 524td - Turbo Diesel, 114 hp (85 kW)
- 528e - High torque 2.7 L Straight-6 designed for good fuel efficiency - 121 hp (90 kW)
- 533i - High power 3.2 L Straight-6, high revving - 182 hp (135 kW)
- 535i - 3.4 L Straight-6, a 533i bored to produce more torque and equal power - 182 hp (135 kW)
- 535is - 535i Straight-6 with a sport suspension interior modifications - 182 hp (135 kW)
- M5 - High performance 5-Series - 24 valve DOHC, Straight-6, 6 throttle bodies, Bosch Motronic integrated fuel injection - US Spec: 256 hp (190 kW).
External Link
www.myE28.com
