Specifications: BMW 5 Series (E28) 528i (184 Hp) 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

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BMW 5 Series (E28) 528i (184 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E28)
Modification (Engine) 528i (184 Hp)
Start of production 1981 year
End of production 1987 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 14.7 l/100 km
16 US mpg
19.2 UK mpg
6.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 7 l/100 km
33.6 US mpg
40.4 UK mpg
14.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 9 l/100 km
26.1 US mpg
31.4 UK mpg
11.1 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8 sec
Maximum speed 215 km/h
133.59 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 7.2 kg/Hp, 139.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.6 kg/Nm, 178 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 184 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 66 Hp/l
Torque 235 Nm @ 4300 rpm.
173.33 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M30B28
Engine displacement 2788 cm3
170.13 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 84 mm
3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 84 mm
3.31 in.
Compression ratio 10.2:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 4.3 l
4.54 US qt | 3.78 UK qt
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Coolant 10.5 l
11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1320 kg
2910.1 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 460 l
16.24 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4620 mm
181.89 in.
Width 1700 mm
66.93 in.
Height 1415 mm
55.71 in.
Wheelbase 2625 mm
103.35 in.
Front track 1430 mm
56.3 in.
Rear (Back) track 1470 mm
57.87 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 140 mm
5.51 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Disc

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