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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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