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BMW 5 Series (E28)
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The BMW E28 is the second generation of BMW 5 Series executive cars,[1] which was produced from 1981 to 1988 and replaced the E12 5 Series. Pre-series production began in April 1981 and the car was introduced in the autumn that year.
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Overview | |
Production | 1981–1988 |
Model years | 1982–1988 |
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Designer | Claus Luthe |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Executive car (E) |
Body style | 4-door sedan |
Layout | FR layout |
Related | BMW 6 Series (E24) |
Powertrain | |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,625 mm (103.3 in) |
Length | 4,620 mm (181.9 in) |
Width | 1,700 mm (66.9 in) |
Height | 1,415 mm (55.7 in) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | BMW 5 Series (E12) |
Successor | BMW 5 Series (E34) |
The E28 was initially produced with straight-four and straight-six petrol engines until 1983, when the 524td model became the first BMW car to be powered by a diesel engine. It was also the first 5 Series with the centre console angled towards the driver and to be available with anti-lock brakes (ABS).[2]
The first BMW M5 was produced during the E28 generation. It was powered by the M88/3 and S38 straight-six engines. The E24 6 Series coupés were built on the E28 platform from 1982 to 1989.
The E28 was replaced by the E34 5 Series in 1988.