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5 Saloon (E28) (06.1980 - 12.1987)
Technical data BMW 5 Saloon (E28)
  • Engines currently produced 518, 518 i, 520 i, 524 d, 524 td, 525 e, 525 i, 528 e, 528 i, 533 i, 535 i, 535 i, M 535 i, M5, M535 i
  • Max. power [kW] 210
  • Min. power [kW] 63
  • Max. power [hp] 286
  • Min. power [hp] 86
  • Max. number of cylinders 6
  • Min. number of cylinders 4
  • Max. cylinder capacity (cc) 3535
  • Min. cylinder capacity (cc) 1766
  • Max. engine displacement 3.5
  • Min. engine displacement 1.8
  • Engine type Diesel, Petrol Engine
  • Type of drive Rear-Wheel Drive
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