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1981 BMW 5 Series (E28) 528i (184 Hp)

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Key specs

BMW 5 Series Sedan 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

What is the body type, BMW 5 Series (E28)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, BMW 5 Series (E28) 528i (184 Hp)?9 l/100 km
26.13 US mpg
31.39 UK mpg
11.11 km/l
How fast is the car, 1981 5 Series (E28) 528i (184 Hp)?215 km/h | 133.59 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.4 sec
0-60 mph: 8 sec
How much power, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1981 528i (184 Hp)?184 Hp, 235 Nm
173.33 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1981 528i (184 Hp)?2.8 l
2788 cm3
170.13 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1981 BMW 528i (184 Hp)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, BMW 5 Series (E28) Sedan 1981 528i (184 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1981 BMW 5 Series Sedan?4620 mm
181.89 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1981 BMW 5 Series Sedan?1700 mm
66.93 in.
What is the curb weight, 1981 BMW 5 Series (E28) 528i (184 Hp)?1320 kg
2910.1 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1981 BMW 5 Series Sedan?460 l
16.24 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1981 BMW 5 Series (E28) 528i (184 Hp)?5, manual transmission

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

General information
BrandBMW
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 typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 14.7 l/100 km 16 US mpg
19.22 UK mpg
6.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 7 l/100 km 33.6 US mpg
40.35 UK mpg
14.29 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 9 l/100 km 26.13 US mpg
31.39 UK mpg
11.11 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8.4 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
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
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
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 brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc