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1986 BMW 520i 5-Speed

BMW 520i - E28

Bayerische Motoren Werke (Bavarian Motor Works) was founded in 1916. Commonly known as BMW, the company began life as an airplane engine manufacturer that began building motorcycles in 1923. BMW eventually entered the automotive world in 1928, and has gone on to become one of the world&#39;s most recognized and respected automotive manufacturers. Legendary names such as <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/507/">507</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/new-six/e9/30-csl/">3.0 CSL</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/02-series/2002/turbo/">2002 Turbo</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/m1/">M1</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/e30/m3/">M3</a>, are just a few in the company&#39;s history. The BMW <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/3-series/">3 Series</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/">5 Series</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/7-series/">7 Series</a> are also regularly among the world&#39;s best in their respective categories. BMW is also well known for its &#39;M&#39; Motorsport division, as well as the high end <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/alpina/">Alpina</a> models.

Bayerische Motoren Werke (Bavarian Motor Works) was founded in 1916. Commonly known as BMW, the company began life as an airplane engine…

520i - E28

BMW 5 Series

BMW introduced the 5 Series in 1972. The successor to the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/new-class/">New Class</a> sedans, the 5 Series is a range of luxury executive cars that have been built mostly as sedans, but also as wagons and fastbacks. The 5 Series has seen seven generations built: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e12/">E12 (1972-1981)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e28/">E28 (1981-1989)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e34/">E34 (1988-1996)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e39/">E39 (1995-2004)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e60/">E60 (2003-2010)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/f10/">F10 (2010-2016)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/g30/">G30 (2017-2021)</a>.

BMW introduced the 5 Series in 1972. The successor to the New Class sedans, the 5 Series is a range of luxury executive cars that have been…

5 Series

BMW 5 Series - E28

The second generation of <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/">BMW 5 Series</a>, known as the E28, was introduced in 1981. The E28 was available with inline 4 or inline 6 engines, and was the first BMW car to be offered with a diesel engine. The second generation 5 Series also introduced the now legendary <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e28/m5/">BMW M5</a> in 1985. Other notable variants of the E28 5 Series included the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e28/m535i/">M535i</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e28/535is/">535is</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e28/535i/">535i</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e28/533i/">533i</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e28/528i/">528i</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e28/528e/">528e</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e28/525i/">525i</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e28/524td/">524td</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e28/520i/">520i</a>. Built until 1988, the E28 was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e34/">E34 5 Series</a>.

The second generation of BMW 5 Series, known as the E28, was introduced in 1981. The E28 was available with inline 4 or inline 6 engines,…

5 Series - E28

The BMW 520i was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e28/">E28 5 Series</a>. Introduced in 1981, the 520i was powered by BMW&#39;s M20B20 inline six engine. This fuel injected 2.0L engine was first launched with 124hp, yet the Bosch fuel injection and engine management systems received regular updates, resulting in 129hp by the end of production. This series of cars was only offered as a rear wheel drive sedan, and with manual or automatic transmissions. BMW built the E28 520i until 1988, and the model series would be reborn in the next generation as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e34/520i/">BMW E34 520i</a>.

The BMW 520i was a variant of the E28 5 Series. Introduced in 1981, the 520i was powered by BMW's M20B20 inline six engine. This fuel…

BMW 525i - E28

BMW introduced the 525i in 1981 as a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e28/">BMW E28 5 Series</a>. The 525i was powered by BMW&#39;s M30B25 engine. This fuel injected 2.5L inline six unit generated 148hp, and sent its power through manual or automatic transmissions to the rear wheels. The E28 525i was only offered as a sedan, and was built until 1987. The 525i would be reborn in the next generation as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e34/525i/">BMW E34 525i</a>.

BMW introduced the 525i in 1981 as a variant of the BMW E28 5 Series. The 525i was powered by BMW's M30B25 engine. This fuel injected 2.5L…

525i - E28

525i

BMW 528i - E28

The 528i was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e28/">BMW E28 5 Series</a> that was introduced in 1981. The 528i was powered by BMW&#39;s M30B28 engine. This fuel injected 2.8L inline six unit generated 182hp and sent its power through manual or automatic transmissions to the rear wheels. The E28 528i was only offered as a sedan, and was produced until 1987. The 528i would be reborn in 1995 as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e39/528i/">BMW E39 528i</a>.

The 528i was a variant of the BMW E28 5 Series that was introduced in 1981. The 528i was powered by BMW's M30B28 engine. This fuel injected…

528i - E28

528i

520i

BMW 533i - E28

The E28 533i was a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e28/">BMW E28 5 Series</a>, and was introduced in 1982. The 533i was powered by BMW&#39;s M30B33 engine. This fuel injected 3.3L inline six unit generated 182hp and sent its power through manual or automatic transmissions to the rear wheels. The E28 533i was only offered as a sedan, and was produced until 1984, when it was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e28/535i/">BMW E28 535i</a>.

The E28 533i was a variant of the BMW E28 5 Series, and was introduced in 1982. The 533i was powered by BMW's M30B33 engine. This fuel…

533i - E28

533i

BMW 528e - E28

BMW introduced the 528e in 1982 as a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e28/">BMW E28 5 Series</a>. The 528e, which was known as the 525e in Europe, was powered by BMW&#39;s M20B27 engine. This engine was designed for efficiency (thus the &#39;e&#39; in 528e) and emphasized low end torque. It displaced 2.7L and generated 123hp (121hp with catalytic converter). For the last few years of production the M20B27 received upgraded fuel injection resulting inpower increasing to 127hp. This series of cars were offered as rear wheel drive sedans, and were available with manual or automatic transmissions. The 528e was produced until 1988, when BMW discontinued the model series.

BMW introduced the 528e in 1982 as a variant of the BMW E28 5 Series. The 528e, which was known as the 525e in Europe, was powered by BMW's…

528e - E28

528e

BMW 524td - E28

BMW introduced their 524td variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e28/">E28 5 Series</a> for the 1983 model year. The 524td was powered by BMW&#39;s M21D24 diesel engine. This 2.4L inline six turbodiesel engine generated 114hp, and was mated to both manual and automatic transmission options. The 524td was only available as a four door sedan, and was in production until 1988. The 524td would be reborn as part of the next generation <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e34/">BMW E34 5 Series</a>.

BMW introduced their 524td variant of the E28 5 Series for the 1983 model year. The 524td was powered by BMW's M21D24 diesel engine. This…

524td - E28

524td

BMW 535i - E28

BMW introduced the 535i in 1985. The 535i was introduced as a variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e28/">E28 5 Series</a>, and was fitted with BMW&#39;s M30B34 inline six engine. For North America, the 535i was fitted with a catalytic converter that dropped power from 215hp to 182hp. This series of rear wheel drive sedans were available with manual or automatic transmissions, and were built until 1988. BMW would reintroduce the 535i for its next generation of 5 Series, as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e34/535i/">BMW E34 535i</a>.

BMW introduced the 535i in 1985. The 535i was introduced as a variant of the E28 5 Series, and was fitted with BMW's M30B34 inline six…

535i - E28

535i

BMW 535is - E28

BMW introduced the 535is for the 1987 model year. This new series of cars were variants of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e28/">E28 5 Series</a> that were created for the North American market. As BMW did not import the M535i to North America, they created the 535is, which was largely similar to the E28 535i, but it was fitted with front and rear spoilers, as well as sports suspension, but featured the same M30B34 inline six engine as in the 535i. This short lived 535is was built until 1988, when the model series was discontinued.

BMW introduced the 535is for the 1987 model year. This new series of cars were variants of the E28 5 Series that were created for the North…

535is - E28

535is

BMW M535i - E28

In 1985, BMW unveiled the E28 M535i. This second iteration of the M535i was the highest spec model built on the standard <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e28/">E28 5 Series</a> production line, and featured unique bodywork and panelling. Powered by a 3.4L straight six engine, the M535i was one of the top E28 variants alongside its bigger brother, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e28/m5/">E28 M5</a>. The M535i was not sold in North America, although it is common to find imported versions.

In 1985, BMW unveiled the E28 M535i. This second iteration of the M535i was the highest spec model built on the standard E28 5 Series…

M535i - E28

M535i

BMW M5 - E28

The first BMW M5 was introduced in 1985. Based on the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e28/">E28 5 Series</a>, the M5 featured various mechanical improvements to the drivetrain, as well as being fitted with a <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/m1/">BMW M1</a> derived engine. When the M5 was launched, it was the world&#39;s fastest production sedan. While all E28 M5 cars were fitted with a 3.5L straight six, North American cars were fitted with catalytic converters that reduced power to 256hp from the European model&#39;s 282hp. Built until 1988, the E28 M5 was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e34/m5/">E34 M5</a> for 1989. At the end of production only 2,241 examples of the original M5 had been produced.

The first BMW M5 was introduced in 1985. Based on the E28 5 Series, the M5 featured various mechanical improvements to the drivetrain, as…

M5 - E28

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The BMW 520i was a variant of the <a href="MKT:3806" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e28/">E28 5 Series</a>. Introduced in 1981, the 520i was powered by BMW&#39;s M20B20 inline six engine. This fuel injected 2.0L engine was first launched with 124hp, yet the Bosch fuel injection and engine management systems received regular updates, resulting in 129hp by the end of production. This series of cars was only offered as a rear wheel drive sedan, and with manual or automatic transmissions. BMW built the E28 520i until 1988, and the model series would be reborn in the next generation as the <a href="MKT:17040" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/5-series/e34/520i/">BMW E34 520i</a>.

BMW 520i - E28 (1981 to 1988)

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