| petrol | |
| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(1981 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 12-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 2788 cm3 / 170.1 cu in / 170.1 cu in, 135.0 kW / 181.0 hp / 181.0 hp @ 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm, 240.0 N·m / 177.0 lb·ft / 177.0 lb·ft @ 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 212 km/h / 132 mph / 132 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1981 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 528i | Issued until | |
| Serie | 5 | Number made | |
| Model family | E28 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4130 l / 145.85 cu ft / 145.85 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4620 mm / 181.9 in / 181.9 in | Total (curb) weight | 1300 kg / 2866 lb / 2866 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1700 mm / 66.9 in / 66.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2620 mm / 103.1 in / 103.1 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1430 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1460 mm / 57.5 in / 57.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in | Fuel capacity | 70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.76 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.39 | Frontal area (A) | 2.05 m2 / 22.1 sq ft / 22.1 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.80 m2 / 8.6 sq ft / 8.6 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 19.9 kW / 26.7 hp / 26.7 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.08 | |
| Fuel supply | Bo L-Jet fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 2788 cm3 / 170.1 cu in / 170.1 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Unitary capacity | 464.67 cm3/cylinder / 28.356 cu in/cylinder / 28.356 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 9.3 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 135.0 kW / 181.0 hp / 181.0 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 240.0 N·m / 177.0 lb·ft / 177.0 lb·ft at 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 66.5 kW / 89.2 hp / 89.2 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 48.4 kW/l / 1.064 bhp/cu in / 1.064 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 86.1 N·m/l / 0.75 lb·ft/cu in / 0.75 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.81 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.25 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 6.30 s / 6.30 s / 6.30 s | Top (maximal) speed | 212 km/h / 132 mph / 132 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 8.00 s / 8.00 s / 8.00 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 139.2 kW/ton / 105.5 bhp/ton / 105.5 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 23.00 s / 23.00 s / 23.00 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | ZF worm & roller PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 10.9 m / 35.8 ft / 35.8 ft | |
| Suspension front | Independent, MacPherson strut, Lower wishbone, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Semi-trailing arm, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 195/70 VR 14 | Tyres rear | 195/70 VR 14 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | 280 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in | Brake diameter rear | |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 528i
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