1981-1988 5 Series OverviewBMW 5 Series Overview (1981 - 1988)
E28
Tech Specs Summary
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- 102 - 152 mph
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- 6.5 - 18.1 seconds
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- 85 - 282 BHP
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- 18.8 - 39.8 mpg
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- 1,140 - 1,430 kg
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- 450 - 460 L
This generation of the BMW 5 Series (E28) was produced by the German manufacturer BMW between 1981 - 1988. It's a front engined rear-wheel drive Saloon. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 85 BHP 2.4 L Inline 6 diesel engine all the way to a 282 BHP 2 L Inline 6 petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and trailing-arm rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 5 Series is the BMW M5 which scores 2.8★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 282 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 197 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 152 mph and gets to 62 mph in 6.5 seconds.
