1981 - BMW - 528i

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 528i 1996
2. 528i 1996
3. 528i 1995
4. 528i 1981
5. 528i 1977
General Information
Make BMW
Model 528i
Production Year 1981
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family E28
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2620 mm     (103,1 in)
Front Track 1430 mm     (56,3 in)
Rear Track 1460 mm     (57,5 in)
Length 4620 mm     (181,9 in)
Width 1700 mm     (66,9 in)
Height 1420 mm     (55,9 in)
Ground Clearance 140 mm     (5,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,76
Weight 1300 kg     (2863,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 70 litre   (15,4 Imp gal ,  18,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,39
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMW
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 2788 cc     (170,13 cu in)
Bore 86 mm     (3,39 in)
Stroke 80 mm     (3,15 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,08
Unitary Capacity 464,67 cc/cylinder    (28,36 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 7
Compression Ratio 9,3 : 1
Fuel System Type Bo L-Jet fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 181 HP     (135 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 240 N.m     (177,1 lb.ft ,  24,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4200 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 222,2 N.m    (5800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 139,2 HP/ton    (103,8 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 64,9 HP/litre    (48,4 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 6,3 s
0 - 60 mph 8 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 23 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 16,2 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 212 km/h   (131,8 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,81 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,25 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type ZF worm & roller PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 10,9 m    (35,8 ft)
Suspension (front) I.MS.LW.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.STA.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 280 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 195/70 VR 14
Tyres (rear) 195/70 VR 14