Technical Specifications BMW 5 Series 1981 - 1984 Sedan




1981 5 Series E28

524d (86 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
86 hp @ 4600 rpm.  | 64 kW
Torque
153 Nm @ 2500 rpm.  | 113 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
18.1 sec
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Top speed
164 km/h  | 102 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2443 cc  | 2.44 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
81 mm
Compression
22 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
9.2 l/100 km  | 25.6 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
5.6 l/100 km  | 42 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
7.5 l/100 km  | 31.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel supply
Diesel - Standard di
Fuel tank
70 L  | 18.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
460 L  | 16.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2625 mm  | 103.3 in.
Front track
1430 mm  | 56.3 in.
Rear track
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Length
4620 mm  | 181.9 in.
Width
1700 mm  | 66.9 in.
Height
1415 mm  | 55.7 in.
Ride height
140 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1330 kg  | 2933 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
9J x 20; 13J x 21
Tire size
255/30 ZR20; 355/25 ZR21
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
1981 5 Series E28

535i (185 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
185 hp @ 5400 rpm.  | 138 kW
Torque
290 Nm @ 4000 rpm.  | 214 lb-ft
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
3430 cc  | 3.43 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression
9 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Mono-point injection
Fuel tank
70 L  | 18.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
460 L  | 16.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2625 mm  | 103.3 in.
Front track
1430 mm  | 56.3 in.
Rear track
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Length
4620 mm  | 181.9 in.
Width
1700 mm  | 66.9 in.
Height
1415 mm  | 55.7 in.
Ride height
152 mm  | 6 in.
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6.0J x 14
Tire size
185/75 R14
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
1981 5 Series E28

535i (192 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
192 hp @ 5400 rpm.  | 143 kW
Torque
290 Nm @ 4000 rpm.  | 214 lb-ft
Drive type
All wheel drive (4x4)
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
3430 cc  | 3.43 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression
9 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
70 L  | 18.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
460 L  | 16.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2625 mm  | 103.3 in.
Front track
1430 mm  | 56.3 in.
Rear track
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Length
4620 mm  | 181.9 in.
Width
1700 mm  | 66.9 in.
Height
1415 mm  | 55.7 in.
Ride height
152 mm  | 6 in.
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
8.5 J x 18
Tire size
235/60 R18
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
1981 5 Series E28

535i (185 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
185 hp @ 5400 rpm.  | 138 kW
Torque
290 Nm @ 4000 rpm.  | 214 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
7.9 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
212 km/h  | 132 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
3430 cc  | 3.43 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression
9 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
16.1 l/100 km  | 14.6 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
8.0 l/100 km  | 29.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
9.8 l/100 km  | 24 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Mono-point injection
Fuel tank
70 L  | 18.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
460 L  | 16.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2625 mm  | 103.3 in.
Front track
1430 mm  | 56.3 in.
Rear track
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Length
4620 mm  | 181.9 in.
Width
1700 mm  | 66.9 in.
Height
1415 mm  | 55.7 in.
Ride height
152 mm  | 6 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1370 kg  | 3021 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6.0J x 14
Tire size
195/75 R14
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
1981 5 Series E28

535i (192 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
192 hp @ 5400 rpm.  | 143 kW
Torque
290 Nm @ 4000 rpm.  | 214 lb-ft
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
3430 cc  | 3.43 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression
9 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
70 L  | 18.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
460 L  | 16.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2625 mm  | 103.3 in.
Front track
1430 mm  | 56.3 in.
Rear track
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Length
4620 mm  | 181.9 in.
Width
1700 mm  | 66.9 in.
Height
1415 mm  | 55.7 in.
Ride height
152 mm  | 6 in.
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6.0J x 14
Tire size
195/75 R14
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
1981 5 Series E28

520i (129 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
129 hp @ 6000 rpm.  | 96 kW
Torque
164 Nm @ 4300 rpm.  | 121 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
12.1 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
190 km/h  | 118 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1991 cc  | 1.99 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
66 mm
Compression
8.8 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
12.9 l/100 km  | 18.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
7.6 l/100 km  | 30.9 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
9.4 l/100 km  | 25 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
70 L  | 18.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
460 L  | 16.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2625 mm  | 103.3 in.
Front track
1430 mm  | 56.3 in.
Rear track
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Length
4620 mm  | 181.9 in.
Width
1700 mm  | 66.9 in.
Height
1415 mm  | 55.7 in.
Ride height
140 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1270 kg  | 2800 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6JJ x 15
Tire size
205/70 R15
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Steering type
Steering rack
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
1981 5 Series E28

535i (218 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
218 hp @ 5500 rpm.  | 163 kW
Torque
310 Nm @ 4000 rpm.  | 229 lb-ft
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
3430 cc  | 3.43 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression
9 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
70 L  | 18.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
460 L  | 16.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2625 mm  | 103.3 in.
Front track
1430 mm  | 56.3 in.
Rear track
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Length
4620 mm  | 181.9 in.
Width
1700 mm  | 66.9 in.
Height
1415 mm  | 55.7 in.
Ride height
152 mm  | 6 in.
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
5
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
1981 5 Series E28

535i (218 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
218 hp @ 5500 rpm.  | 163 kW
Torque
310 Nm @ 4000 rpm.  | 229 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
7.2 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
225 km/h  | 140 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
3430 cc  | 3.43 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
92 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression
9 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
15.0 l/100 km  | 15.7 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
7.3 l/100 km  | 32.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
9.3 l/100 km  | 25.3 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
70 L  | 18.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
460 L  | 16.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2625 mm  | 103.3 in.
Front track
1430 mm  | 56.3 in.
Rear track
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Length
4620 mm  | 181.9 in.
Width
1700 mm  | 66.9 in.
Height
1415 mm  | 55.7 in.
Ride height
152 mm  | 6 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1370 kg  | 3021 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6.0J x 14
Tire size
195/75 R14
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
1981 5 Series E28

525e 2.7 (129 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
129 hp @ 4250 rpm.  | 96 kW
Torque
230 Nm @ 3250 rpm.  | 170 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
10.8 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
190 km/h  | 118 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2693 cc  | 2.69 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
81 mm
Compression
22 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
12.2 l/100 km  | 19.3 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
7.0 l/100 km  | 33.6 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
8.9 l/100 km  | 26.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
70 L  | 18.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
460 L  | 16.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2625 mm  | 103.3 in.
Front track
1430 mm  | 56.3 in.
Rear track
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Length
4620 mm  | 181.9 in.
Width
1700 mm  | 66.9 in.
Height
1415 mm  | 55.7 in.
Ride height
140 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1280 kg  | 2822 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6.0J x 14
Tire size
205/75 R14
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
1981 5 Series E28

524 td (115 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
115 hp @ 4800 rpm.  | 86 kW
Torque
222 Nm @ 2400 rpm.  | 164 lb-ft
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2443 cc  | 2.44 L
Number of cylinders
6
Turbocharger
Yes
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
81 mm
Compression
22 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel supply
Diesel - Standard di
Fuel tank
70 L  | 18.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
460 L  | 16.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2625 mm  | 103.3 in.
Front track
1430 mm  | 56.3 in.
Rear track
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Length
4620 mm  | 181.9 in.
Width
1700 mm  | 66.9 in.
Height
1415 mm  | 55.7 in.
Ride height
140 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6.0J x 14
Tire size
185/75 R14
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
1981 5 Series E28

525e 2.7 (125 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
125 hp @ 4250 rpm.  | 93 kW
Torque
230 Nm @ 3250 rpm.  | 170 lb-ft
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2693 cc  | 2.69 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
81 mm
Compression
22 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
70 L  | 18.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
460 L  | 16.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2625 mm  | 103.3 in.
Front track
1430 mm  | 56.3 in.
Rear track
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Length
4620 mm  | 181.9 in.
Width
1700 mm  | 66.9 in.
Height
1415 mm  | 55.7 in.
Ride height
140 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6.0J x 14
Tire size
185/75 R14
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
1981 5 Series E28

518i (105 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
105 hp @ 5800 rpm.  | 78 kW
Torque
135 Nm @ 4500 rpm.  | 100 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
12.6 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
175 km/h  | 109 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1766 cc  | 1.77 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
89 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
71 mm
Compression
9.7 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
11.0 l/100 km  | 21.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
6.1 l/100 km  | 38.6 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
8.7 l/100 km  | 27 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
70 L  | 18.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
460 L  | 16.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2625 mm  | 103.3 in.
Front track
1430 mm  | 56.3 in.
Rear track
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Length
4620 mm  | 181.9 in.
Width
1700 mm  | 66.9 in.
Height
1415 mm  | 55.7 in.
Ride height
140 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1160 kg  | 2558 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6.0J x 14
Tire size
195/75 R14
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
1981 5 Series E28

524 td (115 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
115 hp @ 4800 rpm.  | 86 kW
Torque
210 Nm @ 2400 rpm.  | 155 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
12.9 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
180 km/h  | 112 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2443 cc  | 2.44 L
Number of cylinders
6
Turbocharger
Yes
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
81 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
9.0 l/100 km  | 26.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
5.2 l/100 km  | 45.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
7.1 l/100 km  | 33.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel supply
Diesel - Standard di
Fuel tank
70 L  | 18.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
460 L  | 16.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2625 mm  | 103.3 in.
Front track
1430 mm  | 56.3 in.
Rear track
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Length
4620 mm  | 181.9 in.
Width
1700 mm  | 66.9 in.
Height
1415 mm  | 55.7 in.
Max weight
1810 kg  | 3991 lbs
Ride height
140 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1300 kg  | 2867 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6.0J x 14
Tire size
195/75 R14
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
1981 5 Series E28

525e 2.7 (125 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
125 hp @ 4250 rpm.  | 93 kW
Torque
230 Nm @ 3250 rpm.  | 170 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
10.7 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
190 km/h  | 118 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2693 cc  | 2.69 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
81 mm
Compression
22 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
11.0 l/100 km  | 21.4 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
5.8 l/100 km  | 40.6 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
7.4 l/100 km  | 31.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
70 L  | 18.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
460 L  | 16.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2625 mm  | 103.3 in.
Front track
1430 mm  | 56.3 in.
Rear track
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Length
4620 mm  | 181.9 in.
Width
1700 mm  | 66.9 in.
Height
1415 mm  | 55.7 in.
Ride height
140 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1220 kg  | 2690 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6.0J x 14
Tire size
205/75 R14
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
1981 5 Series E28

528i (184 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
184 hp @ 5800 rpm.  | 137 kW
Torque
235 Nm @ 4300 rpm.  | 173 lb-ft
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2788 cc  | 2.79 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Transmission Type
3 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression
10.2 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
70 L  | 18.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
460 L  | 16.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2625 mm  | 103.3 in.
Front track
1430 mm  | 56.3 in.
Rear track
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Length
4620 mm  | 181.9 in.
Width
1700 mm  | 66.9 in.
Height
1415 mm  | 55.7 in.
Ride height
140 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6JJ x 15
Tire size
205/70 R15
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
1981 5 Series E28

520i (125 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
125 hp @ 5800 rpm.  | 93 kW
Torque
170 Nm @ 4000 rpm.  | 125 lb-ft
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1990 cc  | 1.99 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
66 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
70 L  | 18.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
460 L  | 16.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2625 mm  | 103.3 in.
Front track
1430 mm  | 56.3 in.
Rear track
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Length
4620 mm  | 181.9 in.
Width
1700 mm  | 66.9 in.
Height
1415 mm  | 55.7 in.
Ride height
140 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6.0J x 14
Tire size
185/75 R14
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
1981 5 Series E28

525i (150 Hp) Automatic

Performance
Engine power
150 hp @ 5800 rpm.  | 112 kW
Torque
208 Nm @ 4000 rpm.  | 153 lb-ft
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2494 cc  | 2.49 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Transmission Type
4 (Automatic)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
75 mm
Compression
8.8 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
70 L  | 18.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
460 L  | 16.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2625 mm  | 103.3 in.
Front track
1430 mm  | 56.3 in.
Rear track
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Length
4620 mm  | 181.9 in.
Width
1700 mm  | 66.9 in.
Height
1415 mm  | 55.7 in.
Ride height
140 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
R15; R16
Tire size
205/75 R15; 235/55 R16
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
1981 5 Series E28

518 (90 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
90 hp @ 5800 rpm.  | 67 kW
Torque
140 Nm  | 103 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
14.0 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
164 km/h  | 102 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1800 cc  | 1.8 L
Number of cylinders
4
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
11.1 l/100 km  | 21.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
7.0 l/100 km  | 33.6 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
9.5 l/100 km  | 24.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
70 L  | 18.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
460 L  | 16.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2625 mm  | 103.3 in.
Front track
1430 mm  | 56.3 in.
Rear track
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Length
4620 mm  | 181.9 in.
Width
1700 mm  | 66.9 in.
Height
1415 mm  | 55.7 in.
Ride height
140 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1140 kg  | 2514 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6.0J x 14
Tire size
195/75 R14
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
1981 5 Series E28

520i (125 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
125 hp @ 5800 rpm.  | 93 kW
Torque
165 Nm @ 4500 rpm.  | 122 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
11.8 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
185 km/h  | 115 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
1990 cc  | 1.99 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
80 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
66 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
12.5 l/100 km  | 18.8 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
6.5 l/100 km  | 36.2 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
9.2 l/100 km  | 25.6 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
70 L  | 18.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
460 L  | 16.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2625 mm  | 103.3 in.
Front track
1430 mm  | 56.3 in.
Rear track
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Length
4620 mm  | 181.9 in.
Width
1700 mm  | 66.9 in.
Height
1415 mm  | 55.7 in.
Max weight
1730 kg  | 3815 lbs
Ride height
140 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1220 kg  | 2690 lbs
Number of seats
5
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
1981 5 Series E28

528i (184 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
184 hp @ 5800 rpm.  | 137 kW
Torque
235 Nm @ 4300 rpm.  | 173 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
8.4 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
215 km/h  | 134 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2788 cc  | 2.79 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression
10.2 mm
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
14.7 l/100 km  | 16 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
7.0 l/100 km  | 33.6 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
9.0 l/100 km  | 26.1 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
70 L  | 18.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
460 L  | 16.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2625 mm  | 103.3 in.
Front track
1430 mm  | 56.3 in.
Rear track
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Length
4620 mm  | 181.9 in.
Width
1700 mm  | 66.9 in.
Height
1415 mm  | 55.7 in.
Ride height
140 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1320 kg  | 2911 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6.0J x 14
Tire size
195/75 R14
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
1981 5 Series E28

525e 2.7 (122 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
122 hp @ 4250 rpm.  | 91 kW
Torque
230 Nm @ 3250 rpm.  | 170 lb-ft
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
180 km/h  | 112 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2693 cc  | 2.69 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
84 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
81 mm
Compression
22 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Carburettor
Fuel tank
70 L  | 18.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
460 L  | 16.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2625 mm  | 103.3 in.
Front track
1430 mm  | 56.3 in.
Rear track
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Length
4620 mm  | 181.9 in.
Width
1700 mm  | 66.9 in.
Height
1415 mm  | 55.7 in.
Ride height
140 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6.0J x 14
Tire size
205/75 R14
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
1981 5 Series E28

525i (150 Hp)

Performance
Engine power
150 hp @ 5500 rpm.  | 112 kW
Torque
215 Nm @ 4000 rpm.  | 159 lb-ft
0 to 100 km/h Acceleration
9.9 sec
Drive type
Rear wheel drive
Top speed
197 km/h  | 122 mph
Engine and Transmission
Engine displacement
2494 cc  | 2.49 L
Number of cylinders
6
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder bore
86 mm
Transmission Type
5 (Manual)
Powertrain
Internal Combustion
Position of cylinders
Inline
Piston stroke
71.6 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel Consumption
Fuel consumption (city)
14.1 l/100 km  | 16.7 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (highway)
7.2 l/100 km  | 32.7 mpg(USA)
Fuel consumption (combined)
10.1 l/100 km  | 23.3 mpg(USA)
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel supply
Multi-point indirect
Fuel tank
70 L  | 18.5 gallons
Dimensions and Capacity
Trunk space (min)
460 L  | 16.2 cu-ft
Wheelbase
2625 mm  | 103.3 in.
Front track
1430 mm  | 56.3 in.
Rear track
1470 mm  | 57.9 in.
Length
4620 mm  | 181.9 in.
Width
1700 mm  | 66.9 in.
Height
1415 mm  | 55.7 in.
Max weight
1800 kg  | 3969 lbs
Ride height
140 mm  | 5.5 in.
Number of doors
4
Curb weight
1290 kg  | 2844 lbs
Number of seats
5
Wheels and Tires
Rim size
6.0J x 14
Tire size
205/75 R14
Other Specs
Body type
Sedan
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
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