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E12 but was lower, had more engine choices, and minor styling updates.
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In performance, the most notable E28 models were the
M5 and the M535i. The
535i has a 12 valve 218hp six cylinder engine, while the M5 has a 24 valve twin
cam 286hp engine. The M5 also has modified suspension and brakes.
BMW E28 5 Series, 1973
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The US market featured the "eta" engine. The 2.7
liter eta engine
was designed to use less fuel, while still offering good performance. These
models were designated 528e. This is the same engine used in the 3 series E30
325e.
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Books
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BMW
5 Series
James Taylor, Hardcover, Crowood Press, Limited, The, June 1999
An illustrated history of all the 5-Series cars
including specs, running changes, buying and more. 200 pages, 160 b/w
illustrations, 8 pages color. Click
here to buy the book in the UK.
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BMW
5 Series 1981-1987: Gold Portfolio
R. M. Clarke (Compiler), Paperback, Brooklands Books
The book contains a very wide range of expert
road tests, model descriptions, specs, performance figures and photos. The ideal
reference source for buyers, owners and enthusiasts.
Available only in the UK.
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BMW
5-Series : Service Manual, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 : 528E,
533I, 535I, 535Is
Paperback
(October 1992)
The BMW 5-Series
(E34) Service Manual: 1989-1995 provides the highest level of clarity and
completeness for all service and repair procedures. Enthusiasts,
do-it-yourselfers, and professional technicians will appreciate the quality of
photos and illustrations, theory of operation, and accurate step-by-step
instructions. If you're looking for better understanding of your BMW, look no
further than Bentley.
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BMW
520i and 525e (Oct '81 - June '88)
~A K Legg
Available only in the UK.
BMW
Workshop Manual: BMW 5-series 1982-88: Part No. E28
~ROBERT BENTLEY
Available only in the UK.
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Featured Sites
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5 Generations of BMW 5 Series cars.
Info on the
E28 M5.
BMW World repair
help for the E28.
My E28.com has forums, pics, links and more.
5er Fest is an annual get
together of E28 and E12 owners.
The BMW E28 club is dedicated to the
BMW E28 made from 1981 to 1988. It is a place where all members can chat about problems and how to solve them.
BMW E28 Home Page
(Chris Guy) has Buying Advise, Digest summaries, Brake & Idle FAQ,
& Repairs and Modifications.
Richard Cartledge's E28
5-Series Page has a great description of the E28 systems, safety, and
tech tips.
Garageboy
has brake FAQ & Info, Lower control arm replacements, electric headrest
repairs, and more.
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