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BMW 5 Series (E28) 528i (184 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications

General information
Brand BMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E28)
Modification (Engine) 528i (184 Hp) Automatic
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 Type Petrol (Gasoline)
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
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 3 gears, automatic transmission
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Disc