BMW 5 Series E12 528i Sedan
135 kW184 PS181 hp235 Nm1978–1981
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- Power
- 135 kW 184 PS · 181 hp
- Torque
- 235 Nm 173 lb-ft
- Length
- 4,620 mm
- Displacement
- 2,800 cm³
The BMW 5 Series E12 2.8 528i uses a 2.8-litre petrol engine rated at 135 kW (184 PS) and 235 Nm of torque, in sedan form. The 5 Series E12 2.8 528i has rear-wheel drive.
Against the entry 2.0 520i (96 kW), the 5 Series E12 2.8 528i gains 41% in power; the 3.5 M535i (160 kW), strongest of the 3, has 25 kW more.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,800 cm³ 2.8 l · 171 cu in |
| Power | 135 kW 184 PS · 181 hp |
| Torque | 235 Nm 173 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,620 mm 181.9 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,690 mm 66.5 in |
| Height | 1,425 mm 56.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,636 mm 103.8 in |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1978–1981 |
| Generation | 5 Series E12 (1972–1981) |
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