In 1981, the first generation of the BMW 5 Series was replaced by new sedan in the back of E28. The Bavarians presented this model to the public at the beginning of the year in Munich. The first generation of the 5-ki in the back of the E12 was a great success among fans of BMW AG, so the management of the concern decided not to radically change the exterior of the new car.
Exterior BMW 528i E28
Almost new look of E28
Roof, windshield and the doors have hardly changed. The rear of the E28 has undergone major changes. The rear fenders and trunk lid were visually raised. The hood was also slightly modernized. Now he did not cover the front wings. Almost all chrome elements were removed from the body.
The taillights are now larger. Increased the size of the main headlights. The car has received more modern features. The new shape of the bumpers made the car more dynamic. BMW engineers also worked on the aerodynamic characteristics of the car. They managed to reduce the drag coefficient by using smoother lines in the body. We also installed integral side mirrors, and front bumper got a lower "skirt".
If the external changes were not so pronounced, then the insides of the E28 were completely redone. The total weight of the car has decreased by more than 60 kilograms. This became possible due to the use of new modern technologies and materials. Thoughtful aerodynamics and a line of engines of the new generation have significantly reduced the car's appetite for fuel consumption.
A new device has appeared on the dashboard in the cabin - an econometer. Its readings helped the driver to choose the optimal driving style, so the fuel economy became even more tangible. Electronic system The E28 has been completely redesigned and a new service warning indicator has been added to the panel.
Some technical characteristics
| Indicator / modification | 518 | 518i | 520i | 528i | 524d | 524td | M535i | 535i |
| Engine displacement, cubic meters cm. | 1766 | 1766 | 1990 | 2788 | 2443 | 2443 | 3430 | 3430 |
| Power, h.p. | 90 | 105 | 125 | 184 | 85 | 115 | 218 | 218 |
| Maximum speed, km / h | 164 | 175 | 185 | 215 | 164 | 184 | 230 | 219 |
| Fuel consumption (urban cycle), l per 100 km | 11,1 | 9,9 | 12,5 | 14,7 | 9,2 | 9,0 | 15,0 | 11 |
| Acceleration time to 100 km / h, sec. | 14 | 12,6 | 11,4 | 8,4 | 18,1 | 12,9 | 7,2 | 8,9 |
| Length, mm | 4620 | |||||||
| Width, mm | 1710 | |||||||
| Height, mm | 1400 | |||||||
Safety first
In the second generation BMW, the space in front of the driver has become more. The designers turned the panel slightly towards the driver. Now access to the controls has become easier, and the visibility of the instrument display has improved. Driving in a car has become much safer. As an option, the E28 used a revolutionary system at that time active safety- anti-lock brakes. Later, since 1986, all BMW models were equipped with it.
German designers have conducted many crash tests. Based on the results, the engineers made changes to the car body. New reinforcement elements and crumple zones have appeared. To improve security, I had to change steering and upgrade the suspension. The E28 received a suspension from BMW's seventh series. The innovations made it possible to obtain a more controllable car that held the road well at high speeds. The brakes are more efficient. The new generation uses oversized brake discs and floating calipers.
Powertrains BMW E28
The first to leave the conveyors were cars with indexes 518, 518i, 520i, 525i and 528i. All cars, except for the 518 model, were equipped with a multipoint injection system. BMW E28 with an index of 518 had a carburetor and a four-cylinder M10 engine. The 518i had the same engine, but with an updated power system. It was called L-jetronic. Thanks to her, it was possible to increase the engine power to 105 horsepower and reduce fuel consumption. A 4-speed gearbox was aggregated with the motor, later, in 1984, it was changed to a 5-speed gearbox. An automatic transmission was optionally available. The 518i was initially only exported to Japan. Only from September 1984, European drivers were able to buy the "five" BMW of the 2nd generation.
Under the hood of the 520i model was the M20 engine. It was already an engine with 6 cylinders arranged in 1 row. Such a car had a capacity of 125 horses. The older 525i and 528i models were fitted with a large inline-six. The engine had the M30 index and developed power of 150 and 184 hp.
New brakes and steering E28
More powerful motors forced to reconsider the design brake system... To keep such a "herd of horses", ventilated brake discs were installed on the front axle, and the rear drum ones were replaced with non-ventilated discs. On the model with the M30 engine installed hydraulic system braking. BMW 518, 518i, 520i had vacuum amplifiers brakes.
All modifications of the E28, except for the 518, had hydraulic power steering. The effort that had to be applied when turning the wheels depended on the engine speed. In the parking lot with the engine running wheel can be twisted with one finger, while on the track, the steering became more rigid. This feature made it possible to get a more controllable car at high speeds.
Model 524td - the first diesel BMW in the back of the E28
The global crisis with petroleum products and large fluctuations in gasoline prices forced Bavarian designers to develop a line of diesel engines. The first BMW with a diesel engine under the hood drove out of the gates of the concern in September 1983. It was turbocharged diesel engine with the M21 index. It was based on the M20 gasoline engine. Development has been going on for over 3 years. A unique engine was created practically from scratch, which developed 115 horses and could accelerate the E28 to a hundred in 12.69 seconds.
The 524td was named the fastest and most economical sedan with an engine on diesel fuel, which is mass-produced. The diesel consumption did not exceed 9 liters per hundred, and the maximum speed was 184 kilometers per hour. Such success convinced everyone even more that BMW rightfully takes the leading place among the manufacturers of powerful and reliable cars.
Top models in the back of E28
In 1984, the top-end model of the "five" of the second generation, the 535i, was released. Under the hood stood a modernized injection engine M30. Its volume was 3.4 liters. Power exceeded 215 horses and allowed speeds up to 230 km / h. In the mid-80s, it was a record for city cars.
The BMW Motorsport special unit has put its hand to the creation of another top-end modification of the E28. In October 1984, the M5 was presented at an exhibition in Amsterdam. M-ka possessed the dynamics of a space rocket. The maximum speed was 245 km / h, the sedan accelerated to hundreds in 6.2 seconds. The power unit had a volume of 3.5 liters, four valves and a multi-throttle intake. The car was equipped with more powerful brakes and lateral stabilizers... It is noteworthy that appearance the car remained the same.
Only 588 of these BMWs were produced with the left-hand drive and 187 with the right-hand drive.
Alloy wheel BMW M535i E28 5 Series
Spring 1985 the lineup E28 has been replenished with a new car. He had the M535i index. This car was mass-produced at BMW factories, and not in the Motorsport division. Roughly speaking, outwardly it was the same 535i. However, the suspension used new elements from Bilstein, the interior was decorated with new sports seats from Motorsport or Recaro, and the exterior was alloy wheels original design. Steering wheel and shift knob from the M unit. A new aerodynamic body kit has transformed the E28's appearance and helped to reduce the drag coefficient. A small spoiler appeared on the trunk lid.
Promotional video of those years
In total, from 1981 to 1987, more than 770 thousand were produced BMW cars E28. It was replaced by a new modified E34 body. BMW E28 is a truly legendary car of the 80s. At that time, it was a real breakthrough in the production of cars and power units.
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What image of a BMW comes to your mind when you mention the M5? For many, an embodiment, became the body of the E60 , with a phenomenal, atmospheric V10. Quite a few people are fans of the classic, but about the very first M5, in the back of E28, today not many remember.
Initially, BMW planned to release only 500 "Emoks" in the twenty-eighth body, but the demand turned out to be such that the plan was exceeded by more than four. Show viewed today inEmki, was produced in 1985, and at that time, the very concept of a comfortable, but very high-speed sedan was extremely unusual, but also very attractive for a certain number of motorists. Based on the level of sales, the most desirableM5looked in the eyes of the Americans. In the United States, 1370 of these machines were sold, and this despite the fact that only 588 Emocks found their owners throughout Europe. Not a significant number of right-hand drive Emoks found their owners in Britain and South Africa. Therefore, the most common was precisely the American modification.
- About the price:
BuyBMW M5 E28it is extremely difficult for us. 
As can be seen from the number of cars produced, the Twenty-Eighth Emka is a real exclusive, which only a true connoisseur of these Bavarian cars can wish to buy today.
M5, like its better-known successor in the Thirty-fourth body, was assembled by hand, in a small town in Garching, and manual assembly always affects the cost of both a new and an already used car.
- About Appearance:
There are practically no serious external differences between Emka and the usual Twenty-Eighth. 
The connoisseur can pay attention to the large brake discs, 300mm in diameter at the front and 284mm at the rear. Emka received shortened springs of variable stiffness - this, of course, led to a decrease in ground clearance.
Initially,BMW M5 E28equipped with wheel rims -
Metric Sized Wheels,you can see such wheels in the photo of a gray car, but later, from 1985, 
Bavarian super sedan was equipped with discsCross Spoke Alloy Wheels,such wheels are shown on the red Emka.
As an option, the M5 was equipped with a small, plastic spoiler (you can see it in the photo), as well as "wipers" on the headlights. Machines made in a packageShadowlinefeatured black matte elements, which, in the case of the usual Twenty-Eighths, were chrome-plated.
The American women were equipped with special, impact-resistant bumpers that could withstand a shock from a speed of 9 miles per hour without any damage.
- About the salon:
The vast majority of Emoks were equipped with cool, 
three-spoke steering wheel -Three-Spoke M-Steering Wheel,but it is extremely rare to find cars with a steering wheel equippedairbagth. For the interior of the M5, as many as 20 types of leather were provided! The steering wheel itself, by the way, could be sheathed in leather in two different colors. Sports seatsRecaro,installed on the M5 as standard, at least someone might not like it. Since 1986, Emka's rapids have been adorned with the abbreviationM5. 
For Twenty-Eighth Emka, there were three options for the music system. The most modest was calledBavaria 1 Electronic,it was equipped with a cassette player and four speakers, with a total power of 400 watts. More powerfulBavaria 2 Electronicalso equipped with a cassette player, but with six speakers and an amplifier. The power of such a system is 600 watts. The most powerful system provided for the Twenty-Eighth Emka was calledBavaria Mexico,it includedCD-turntable, subwoofer and 10 speakers delivering more than one kilowatt of power.
- SpecificationsBMW M5 E28
Six-cylinder engine installed on BMW M5 E28, -M88was built on the basis of the engine of the legendary central motor coupe -M1. 
With a bore of 93.4mm and a stroke of 84.0mm, six of these cylinders provided an engine displacement of 3453mm.
In the European version, Emka develops 286 hp at 6500 rpm. The maximum thrust of 351 N.M was achieved at 4500 rpm.
In the American version, the power was reduced to 265hp. This decrease is due to a decrease in the compression ratio from 10.5:1 up to 9.8: 1, as well as the installation of catalysts in the M5 exhaust system.
It is also worth noting that at least a five-speed manual gearboxGetrag 280/5on European and American versions did not differ, but the gear ratio in main couple was different: 3.73:1 – in Europeans and 3.91: 1 - from American women.
True fans of German cars, and in particular BMW products, know that the second generation of the BMW 5-Series e28 has set a new bar in design and functionality, which will be equal to subsequent models and competitors.
After the "five" of the second generation was presented in 1981 at the Munich Motor Show, it turned out that the developers were using a diesel engine for the first time.
It is worth noting that at that time it was considered the fastest sedan model. Later, the gasoline M5 could boast of a similar achievement.
It is a little surprising that the largest number of cars was sold in the US car market - over 1200 units. In Europe, this figure is two times less.
Interestingly, over the course of six years, starting in 1981, more than 700,000 E28 models were assembled at BMW factories.
Few people know that while conventional E28s were assembled on an assembly line, the M5 was assembled by hand at a factory in the city of Garching. It is worth noting that the same situation was with the E34 body, however, later they returned to the conveyor method again.
In today's article, we will talk about this. legendary car... And although 30 years have passed since the release of the last model, the BMW E28 can often be found on the roads of the CIS.
Exterior view of BMW 5-Series e28
Most are aware that the "five" in the back of the E28 was available only in the body version of the sedan. In turn, the E34 receiver could also boast of a station wagon body.
There is one interesting point. For the European market, head optics were characteristic, where the outer headlights were larger than the inner ones. In turn, the "five", which were exported to the United States, had the same headlights for dipped and main beams.
It is worth noting that the designers have successfully modernized the E28 body, which has become 60 kg lighter when compared with its predecessor E12.
Also, the car had one of the best security systems of that time. Much attention was paid to the crumple zones, with the help of which, during frontal and side collisions, the impact force only minimally affected the driver and passengers.
We also note a special aerodynamic body kit, the presence of which increased the top speed by 7 km / h.
The native tires for each were P700S, however, at the moment it is almost impossible to meet a car with native "shoes".
On some cars, you can find wipers on the headlights. This is an additional feature that could be obtained for a surcharge.
Dimensions BMW 5-Series e28:
- length - 4620 mm;
- width - 1700 mm;
- height - 1415 mm;
- wheelbase - 2625 mm;
- clearance - 140 mm.
Some motorists are sure that the "old" models have already lived their lives. However, with proper care, the "Germans" can still serve and serve.
Salon
Few people know that for the first time, it was in the "five" E28, the dashboard was at an angle relative to the driver, which facilitated control over the car. Since then, this chip has become the hallmark of the German giant.
The steering wheel was equipped with a hydraulic booster (except for model 518), which automatically adjusts the weight of the steering wheel - at low speed - light and vice versa.
Only in 1986, they began to install an airbag for the driver on cars, but only as an additional option.
The basic equipment was simply gorgeous. It included:
- air conditioning;
- cruise control system;
- central locking;
- electric glass regulator;
- sunroof.
As an audio system, in the initial configurations of the BMW 5-Series E28, a 400-watt cassette player was used. In more expensive configurations - a disc player and a subwoofer.
The capacity of the luggage compartment, which was equal to 460 liters, was also impressive.
Specifications
| Type of | Volume | Power | Torque | Overclocking | Maximum speed | Number of cylinders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1.8 l | 105 h.p. | 145 H * m | 12.6 sec. | 175 km / h | 4 |
| Petrol | 1.8 l | 102 h.p. | 145 H * m | - | - | 4 |
| Petrol | 1.8 l | 90 h.p. | 140 H * m | 14 sec. | 164 km / h | 4 |
| Petrol | 2.0 l | 125 h.p. | 165 H * m | 11.8 sec. | 185 km / h | 4 |
| Petrol | 2.0 l | 129 h.p. | 164 H * m | 12.1 sec. | 190 km / h | 6 |
| Petrol | 2.5 l | 150 h.p. | 215 H * m | 9.9 sec. | 197 km / h | 6 |
| Petrol | 2.7 l | 122 h.p. | 230 H * m | - | 180 km / h | 6 |
| Petrol | 2.7 l | 125 h.p. | 230 H * m | 10.7 sec. | 190 km / h | 6 |
| Petrol | 2.7 l | 129 h.p. | 230 H * m | 10.8 sec. | 190 km / h | 6 |
| Petrol | 2.8 l | 184 h.p. | 235 H * m | 8.4 sec. | 215 km / h | 6 |
| Petrol | 3.4 l | 185 h.p. | 290 H * m | 7.9 sec. | 212 km / h | 6 |
| Petrol | 3.4 l | 192 h.p. | 290 H * m | - | - | 6 |
| Petrol | 3.4 l | 218 h.p. | 310 H * m | 7.2 sec. | 225 km / h | 6 |
| Diesel | 2.4 l | 86 h.p. | 153 H * m | 18.1 sec. | 164 km / h | 6 |
| Diesel | 2.4 l | 115 h.p. | 210 H * m | 12.9 sec. | 180 km / h | 6 |
Brake ABS system from 1981 to 1985 it was only an option, but then it was added to the equipment list basic configuration... On weak modifications of the "five", front disc and rear drum brakes were installed. On the more powerful ones, all the brakes were disc. On cars from the M30 series, hydraulic brakes were also installed, which worked in the same way as a similar power steering.
As for the carburetor engines, there was only one option that was found only in the 518. It was produced only until 1984, and it used the L-Jetronic system.
The M20 engine was installed on the two-liter gasoline "five", which differed from the M10 in that it had 2 more cylinders. Its capacity was 125 Horse power at 165 Nm. Here, in turn, the K-Jetronic system has already been used.
The 525 petrol modification was equipped with an M30 unit that produced 150 "horses". The M30 series units were also used for the 528 and 535 equipment, which produced 186 and 219 horsepower, respectively. The 535 model with the E28 body accelerated from zero to a hundred in 7.2 seconds. The top speed was 230 km / h.
It is worth noting that the BMW 5-Series e28 533 was supplied to the US market, the 3.2-liter engine of which produced 181 "horses". The maximum speed is 206 km / h.
Also, for export to the USA, they produced an economical engine "ETA", with a volume of 2.7 liters and a capacity of 126 horsepower.
In 1986, the company began producing turbocharged diesel engines with 86 hp. Not surprisingly, they did not become popular, so their production ceased.
In 1985, BMW introduced the M535 version. It differed from the usual 535 only in that it had a more rigid suspension system.
For the M5 model, the M88 engine was used, which produced 286 horsepower at 341 Nm. The top speed is 245 km / h.
Traditionally, the American version of the M5, less powerful than the European version, and capable of producing 265 "horses". However, they have the same torque. A five-speed manual was used as a transmission.
Price
Experienced car enthusiasts know that a model is currently available for about $ 4,000. It should be noted that the price is most noticeably influenced by the technical condition of the car, and the year of manufacture plays a secondary role. Therefore, it shouldn't be surprising when the 1981 model costs more than the 1987 model.
Many fans of German cars often have a question: "Is such a BMW suitable for the role of a family car?" Of course, the answer is yes, but only if the car is well maintained and had no more than two owners.
The cheaper options are great for true fans who like to spend a lot of time in the garage and enjoy it.
If you carefully study the reviews modern owners, it becomes clear that even after 30 years, the car keeps excellent on the road, has an excellent braking system and high-quality control. However, the body can be very rusty.
As for the M5 in the back of the E28, it is almost impossible to purchase it at the moment. Firstly, there are very few of them left, and secondly, the owners are in no hurry to sell them, since after years their value will grow even more.
Even the usual modification of the BMW 5-Series e28 with a two-liter engine is two heads higher than any modern model of the domestic auto industry.
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Initially, BMW engineers had an idea: to create the fastest and most powerful civilian sedan.
BMW Motorsport GmbH was originally an independent company dedicated to the modernization of production vehicles. In 1979 year BMW Motorsport GmbH has released a five with a 7-ki E23 engine with 218 hp. Such a car was called BMW M535i. We can say that no one has ever installed such powerful engines on sedans of this size.
In 1984, BMW decided to independently establish production and sales of the M535i dropped sharply. But these were not M5s, but E28s with large engines. Then in 1984 the real M5 was released, with power unit from the M1, it was a 3.4-liter, six-cylinder engine with 286 hp. The suspension of the M5 has been redesigned for better handling. The salons were upholstered in luxurious leather, the seats with developed lateral support, the dashboard was turned towards the driver.
A total of 2,241 copies were produced.
At the moment, it is practically impossible to find the original BMW M5 e28, most of them have already been broken or rotted, and those that remain cost a lot of money.
In general, time has shown that the M5 is very reliable car, but the racing engine makes itself felt, it can overheat in traffic jams in hot weather, it does not have high torque at low revs, b.e. when operating in a city, it will constantly need to be twisted, which is why fuel consumption can pass through common sense. The suspension was at one time quite stiff, but by today's standards, it is quite roll.
But despite her age, she can still compete with most cars at traffic lights. And the funny thing about this is that you see the eyes of the “racers” in your troughs when they are overtaken by 30 summer car... A BMW with a big engine will always be fast.
BMW E28 is a car of the world famous German manufacturer, which replaced the model that was very popular at that time, and it was the E12 body. But, I must say, and this development has become no less popular and purchased.
History
So it begins BMW history E28 in 1981. At that time, the manufacturer offered potential buyers four engine options. By the way, at the same time the first in the history of the company appeared diesel engine... The most attractive cars in terms of technical characteristics appeared in 1985. One of the most famous cars was the M535i model - it got the engine that BMW had in the sixth and seventh series. Plus the sport suspension and comfortable Recaro seats. Another, no less significant model had sports engine S38. Its distinctive features are camshafts, 24 valves and, of course, power - a whopping 286 horsepower. Plus a modified braking system. Nice car, so it shouldn't be surprising why they became actively interested in it.
Exterior view of BMW 5-Series e28
Most are aware that the "five" in the back of the E28 was available only in the body version of the sedan. In turn, the predecessor of the E34 could also boast of a station wagon body.
There is one interesting point. For the European market, head optics were characteristic, where the outer headlights were larger than the inner ones. In turn, the "five", which were exported to the United States, had the same headlights for dipped and main beams.
It is worth noting that the designers have successfully modernized the E28 body, which has become 60 kg lighter when compared with its predecessor E12.
Also, the car had one of the best security systems of that time. Much attention was paid to the crumple zones, with the help of which, during frontal and side collisions, the impact force only minimally affected the driver and passengers.
It is worth noting a special aerodynamic body kit, the presence of which increased the top speed by 7 km / h.
The native tires for each were P700S, however, at the moment it is almost impossible to meet a car with native "shoes".
On some cars, you can find wipers on the headlights. This is an additional feature that could be obtained for a surcharge.
Dimensions BMW 5-Series e28:
- length - 4620 mm;
- width - 1700 mm;
- height - 1415 mm;
- wheelbase - 2625 mm;
- clearance - 140 mm.
Some motorists are sure that the "old" models have already lived their lives. However, with proper care, the "Germans" can still serve and serve.
BMW E28 interior review
It was the 28th model that became the first "five", whose dashboard was deployed to the driver - today it is a proprietary attribute of BMW cars. Already in the base, all except the 518th, the "fives" were equipped with a hydraulic power steering, and even in those years, the BMW hydraulic power steering, depending on the speed, changed the weight on the steering wheel - by low speeds the steering wheel is light, heavier on high. Since 1986 for 5-series a driver's airbag was offered as an option. American cars have, even by today's standards, a very rich package, which includes: air conditioning, cruise control and even such a function as heating the lock cells. Also in the database there was a central locking and electric windows, and if the first buyer so desired, the car could be equipped with a sunroof. 
The BMW 28 is equipped with a floor gas pedal, which, according to many drivers, is more convenient than the usual suspended one. Modification M535 (not to be confused with M5) equipped with a salon Recaro. Emka is easily recognizable in the salon by other devices with a logo Motorsport, which is also present on the steering wheel and on the knob of the gearshift lever. The basic music system of the "five" consists of a cassette player and four speakers with a total power of 400 watts, but the top music system is BMW Bavaria Mexico already in those years it was equipped with a disc player with ten speakers and a subwoofer. The sedan's trunk holds 460 liters, which is not bad by today's standards. 
Engines and their features
Well, it's worth talking about the BMW E28 engine separately. This is an in-line "six", which for its time was considered one of the most best motors... The standard power was 277 horsepower, but especially for European buyers, this figure was increased to 286. M88 / 3 - this is the designation this engine had. By the way, the version created for North American buyers is slightly weaker - the engine power is reduced to 256 horsepower. What else can you say about the BMW E28?
That this machine has excellent handling and stability. And all thanks to a redesigned chassis and reinforced levers. Plus, the specialists of the concern decided to install shortened springs with the so-called variable stiffness. And, of course, these goals would not have been achieved if it had not been for the improved anti-roll bars.
NEW BRAKES AND STEERING E28
More powerful motors forced to revise the design of the braking system. To keep such a "herd of horses", ventilated brake discs were installed on the front axle, and the rear drum ones were replaced with non-ventilated discs. On the model with the M30 engine, a hydraulic braking system was installed. BMW 518, 518i, 520i had vacuum brake boosters.
All modifications of the E28, except for the 518, had hydraulic power steering. The effort that had to be applied when turning the wheels depended on the engine speed. In the parking lot, with the engine running, the steering wheel can be turned with one finger, while on the track, the steering became more rigid. This feature made it possible to get a more controllable car at high speeds.
Interior improvements and appearance BMW E28 you can exercise, focusing on available funds and personal preferences. The torpedo is usually refreshed with rubber, Alcantara, or regular imitation leather. You can also paint this element of the car using a spray gun or an aerosol can. Acrylic paint should be taken. Dashboard BMW E28 is easy to upgrade by installation LED backlight or attractive slim aluminum rims.
It is advisable to replace the old seats with more modern armchairs. Or you can do with a simple constriction of fresh material. Then proceed with the arrangement of the salon with modern technology. Install a navigator with a DVR, please yourself with a good audio system. The modernized interior will make your trips much more pleasant and comfortable. The exterior of the BMW E28 is being modernized according to the standard techniques of our time. Typically as follows:
- installation of aerodynamic body kits sold in sets (bumpers, deflectors, side sills);
- installation of original wheel disks;
- the use of overlays on the external parts of the car.
Show your imagination and the last real "beha" that you own will delight the owners of more modern and sophisticated German women! 
BMW E28 price
You can buy a well-groomed BMW E28 today for $ 4,000. BMW E28 price is determined mainly by technical condition, not the year of issue. In fact, a car produced in 1981, with better service, can be many times better than the car of the last - 1987 year.
Is it worth buying such a car as transportation for the whole family today? It is worth it, but not a cheap one - a well-groomed copy, there are not many of them, but for decent money a good, attentive owner of his car may sell you his “favorite”. The purchase of "rolled" copies can be recommended only to fans who are ready to "settle" in the garage spending all their time on repair and restoration. We can say that we have the same attitude towards old BMWs as Americans towards old Fords or Chevrolets. The 28th BMW is definitely not the most rational choice, but in good working order this old BMW can still bring a lot of fun. According to the owners, the 5-series has excellent directional stability and brakes. The steering precision deserves a lot of praise, but the body can be pretty rusty.
Find and buy on secondary market An M5 in the back of an E28 is almost unrealistic. There are very few such cars left and, as a rule, the owners value them very much, but the usual two-liter "six" is enough to domestic car to feel what a foreign car is.
SOME TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Indicator / modification | 518 | 518i | 520i | 528i | 524d | 524td | M535i | 535i |
| Engine displacement, cubic meters cm. | 1766 | 1766 | 1990 | 2788 | 2443 | 2443 | 3430 | 3430 |
| Power, h.p. | 90 | 105 | 125 | 184 | 85 | 115 | 218 | 218 |
| Maximum speed, km / h | 164 | 175 | 185 | 215 | 164 | 184 | 230 | 219 |
| Fuel consumption (urban cycle), l per 100 km | 11,1 | 9,9 | 12,5 | 14,7 | 9,2 | 9,0 | 15,0 | 11 |
| Acceleration time to 100 km / h, sec. | 14 | 12,6 | 11,4 | 8,4 | 18,1 | 12,9 | 7,2 | 8,9 |
| Length, mm | 4620 | |||||||
| Width, mm | 1710 | |||||||
| Height, mm | 1400 | |||||||
