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BMW E28 5 Series (1981–1987): specs and known issues
The BMW E28 5 Series was produced 1981–1987, in the executive car class, per Wikipedia. We do not have repair prices for it yet.
Specs from Wikipedia (revisions listed below)
E28 at a glance
| Production | 1981–1987 | [1] |
|---|---|---|
| Model years | 1982–1987 | [1] |
| Class | Executive car (E) | [1] |
| Body style | Sedan | [1] |
| Layout | FR layout | [1] |
| Wheelbase | 2625 mm (103.3 in) | [1] |
| Length | 4620 mm (181.9 in) | [1] |
| Width | 1700 mm (66.9 in) | [1] |
| Height | 1415 mm (55.7 in) | [1] |
Engines offered
Engine pages whose Wikipedia car list names the E28. It can include markets or variants, so confirm your engine code.
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Generations and body styles
- Previous generation: E12 5 Series (1972–1981)
- Next generation: E34 5 Series (1987–1996)
Related models
More 5 Series chassis codes: E12 · E34 · E39 · E60 · E61 · F10 · F11 · F07 · F18 · G30 · G31 · G38 · G60 · G61
Other BMWs that started in the 1980s: E30 3 Series · E32 7 Series · Z1 Z1 · E30 M3 · E28 M5 · E34 M5 · E24 M6
Common questions
When was the BMW E28 5 Series produced?
1981–1987, per Wikipedia.
Which engines were offered in the BMW E28 5 Series?
Engines whose Wikipedia articles name E28: M10, M30, M20, M88/S38, M21. Check your car's engine code before relying on this list.
Sources
- Wikipedia: BMW 5 Series (E28) (revision 1373441744, read 2026-10-23)
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