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BMW 528i

General information

ModelBMW 528i
Year1981
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating59.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2788 ccm (170.12 cubic inches)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2788 ccm (170.12 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power184.2 PS (135 kW or 182 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque240.00 Nm (24.5 kgf-m or 177.0 ft.lbs) at 4200 Rev. per min.
Compression9.3:1
Bore x stroke86.0 x 80.0 mm (3.4 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed212.0 km/h (131.7 mph)
0-50 miles6.3 seconds
0-60 miles8.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1419 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 280 mm
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1300 kg (2,866.0 pounds)
Overall length4630 mm (182.3 inches)
Overall width1710 mm (67.3 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2630 mm (103.5 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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