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        "*": "<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-lineno\" id=\"mw-diff-left-l1\">Line 1:</td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-lineno\">Line 1:</td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div><del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">&lt;strong&gt;MediaWiki has been installed</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">&lt;/strong&gt;</del></div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">The '''BMW E28''' is the second generation of [[wikipedia:BMW_5_Series|BMW 5 Series]] executive cars, which was produced from 1981 to 1988 and replaced the [[wikipedia:BMW_5_Series_(E12)|E12 5 Series]]. Pre-series production began in April 1981 and the car was introduced in the autumn that year</ins>.</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\"></td><td class=\"diff-context diff-side-deleted\"><br></td><td class=\"diff-marker\"></td><td class=\"diff-context diff-side-added\"><br></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div><del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Consult </del>the <del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">[https://www</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using </del>the <del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">wiki software</del>.</div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">The E28 was initially produced with straight-four and straight-six petrol engines until 1983, when </ins>the <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">524td model became the first BMW car to be powered by a diesel engine</ins>. <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">It was also the first 5 Series with the center console angled towards </ins>the <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">driver and to be available with anti-lock brakes (ABS)</ins>.</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\"></td><td class=\"diff-context diff-side-deleted\"><br></td><td class=\"diff-marker\"></td><td class=\"diff-context diff-side-added\"><br></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div>== <del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Getting started </del>==</div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">The first [[BMW M5#E28|BMW M5]] was produced during the E28 generation. It was powered by the [[BMW M88|M88/3]] and [[BMW S38|S38]] straight-six engines. The [[BMW 6 Series (E24)|E24 6 Series]] coup\u00e9s were built on the E28 platform from 1982 to 1989. </ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div><del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* </del>[https://www.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">mediawiki</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">org</del>/<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">wiki</del>/<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Special</del>:<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">MyLanguage</del>/<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Manual</del>:<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Configuration_settings Configuration settings list</del>]</div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div><del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* </del>[https://www.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">mediawiki</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">org</del>/<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">wiki</del>/<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Special</del>:<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">MyLanguage</del>/<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Manual</del>:<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">FAQ MediaWiki FAQ</del>]</div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">The E28 was replaced by the [[BMW 5 Series (E34)|E34 5 Series]] in 1988.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div><del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* </del>[https://<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">lists</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">wikimedia</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">org</del>/<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">postorius</del>/<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">lists</del>/<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">mediawiki</del>-<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">announce</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">lists</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">wikimedia</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">org</del>/ <del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">MediaWiki release mailing list</del>]</div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div><del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* </del>[https://www.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">mediawiki</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">org</del>/<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">wiki</del>/<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Special</del>:<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">MyLanguage</del>/<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Localisation#Translation_resources Localise MediaWiki </del>for <del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">your </del>language]</div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">== Body and interior ==</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"\u2212\"></td><td class=\"diff-deletedline diff-side-deleted\"><div>* [https://www.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">mediawiki</del>.<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">org</del>/<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">wiki</del>/<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Special</del>:<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">MyLanguage</del>/<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Manual</del>:<del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Combating_spam Learn how </del>to <del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">combat spam </del>on <del class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">your wiki</del>]</div></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">The E28 has a self-supporting body that is welded to the body platform. The passenger cell is a safety passenger cell with deformation elements both in the front and rear of the vehicle. Unlike its E12 predecessor and E34 successor, the E28 has a rear-hinged bonnet. The boot has a volume of {{convert|460|litre|gal|0|abbr=on}}. Most models have a fuel tank capacity of {{convert|70|litre|gal|0|abbr=on}},&lt;ref name=\"BMW-E28-Betriebsanleitung\" /&gt; with some models having a smaller tank of {{convert|63|litre|gal|0|}}. The kerb weight is {{convert|1140|\u2013|1410|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=BMW E28 5 Series 518i Specs|url=https://www.ultimatespecs.com/car-specs/BMW/1360/BMW--518i.html|website=www.ultimatespecs.com|access-date=13 May 2017}}&lt;/ref&gt;</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Cruise control, an on-board computer (to display trip information), and a \"check control\" panel (to alert the driver about fluid levels and lighting faults) were introduced to the 5 Series on the E28. The glazing is made of single-pane safety glass, the windscreen has laminated glass.&lt;ref name=\"BMW-E28-Betriebsanleitung\" /&gt; As part of developing the air-conditioning system for the E28, several of the BMW engineers in charge of this program drove a previous generation E12 5 Series during the middle of summer in Texas. The E12 528i was painted black with a black interior, and driven {{convert|500|mi|km|0|abbr=on}} in one day.&lt;ref name=OBC86&gt;{{citation | ref = RT86 | title = Road &amp; Track On BMW Cars 1979-1983 | date </ins>= <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">1986 | publisher </ins>= <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">CBS Publications | location </ins>= <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Greenwich, CT | page </ins>= <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">56 }}&lt;/ref&gt;</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">The styling was developed under BMW's chief designer [</ins>[<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Claus Luthe]],&lt;ref&gt;{{cite book |last1=Caspers |first1=Markus |title=Designing Motion: Automotive Designers 1890 to 1990 |date=2017 |publisher=Birkh\u00e4user |isbn=9783035607840 |page=134 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=B9UXDQAAQBAJ&amp;pg=PA134 |access-date=18 June 2018 |language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt; with development of the E28 beginning in 1975.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=BMW Classic - Recherche-Client |url=https://bmw-grouparchiv.de/research/detail/index.xhtml?id=3824021 |website=bmw-grouparchiv.de |access-date=22 November 2019 |language=de}}&lt;/ref&gt; At the time that BMW was designing the E28, the company had only one computer, which was used for payroll management and spare parts logistics. Wolfgang Matschinsky and his team borrowed that computer to perform the calculations necessary to develop the new drivetrain and chassis. This was due to the fact that the addition of an ABS system necessitated a redesign from the previous model due to excessive vibrations under heavy braking.&lt;ref&gt;{{Citation|title=The BMW 5 Series History. The 2nd Generation (E28)|url=</ins>https://www.<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">youtube</ins>.<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">com</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">watch?v=XgCtQVQ26VM|language=en|access-date=2020-02-05}}&lt;</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">ref&gt; </ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">&lt;gallery widths=\"220\" heights=\"150\"&gt;</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">File</ins>:<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">1983 BMW 528i (E28) sedan (24955078763).jpg|Rear view</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">File:525i innen.jpg|Interior</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">File:BMW E28 520i Wien 25 July 2020 JM (11).jpg|Front/side view</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">File:BMW E28 520i Wien 25 July 2020 JM (3).jpg|Rear/side view</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">&lt;/gallery&gt;</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">== Engines ==</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">The E28 was the first 5 Series produced with diesel engines (the 524d and 524td models) and with a petrol engined model specifically aimed at increased fuel economy (525e</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">528e model).</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">The four models available at the launch of the E28 were the 518, 520i, 525i and 528i,&lt;ref&gt;BMW: [https://bmw-grouparchiv.de/research/media/cdd55d90-1cc5-4456-a984-4ef3b84ad22e/web 518 520i 525i 528i]. February 1982&lt;/ref&gt; with the 518 using a straight-four petrol engine and the other three models using a straight-six petrol engine. Over the course of the E28 model, the following models were added: the 524d and 524td using diesel engines, the 518i (a fuel-injected version of the 518), the 525e/528e as fuel-economy models, and the upper-specification 533i, 535i, M535i, and M5 models.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">A liquid petroleum gas (LPG) option was introduced for some petrol engines in 1984.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=5er BMW mit Autogasanlage |url=https</ins>:<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">//bmw-grouparchiv.de/research/detail/index.xhtml?id=6628055 |website=bmw-grouparchiv.de |access-date=22 November 2019 |language=de}}&lt;/ref&gt;</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">=== Petrol ===</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">{{Multiple image</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">| align = right</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">| direction = vertical</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">| width = 220px</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">| image1 = BMW M20 Engine.JPG</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">| caption1 = [[BMW M20</ins>]<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">] straight-six engine</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">| image2 = BMW M5 E28 Minervablau Motorraum.jpg</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">| caption2 = [[BMW M88|BMW M88/3]] straight-six engine</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">}}</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">{| class=\"wikitable sortable\"</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">! Model !! Engine !! Power !! Torque !! Fuel supply !! Years</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|-</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|'''518''' || rowspan=2|{{cvt|1766|cc|L|1|disp=flip}}&lt;br&gt;[[BMW M10#M10B18|M10B18]] [[Straight-four engine|I4]] || {{convert|66|kW|PS|abbr=on|0}} &lt;br/&gt; at 5500 rpm|| {{convert|140|Nm|lbft|abbr=on|0}} &lt;br/&gt; at 4000 rpm || Pierburg 2BE &lt;br/&gt; [[carburettor]] || 1981-1984</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|-</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|'''518i''' || {{convert|77|kW|PS|abbr=on|0}} &lt;br/&gt; at 5800 rpm || {{convert|145|Nm|lbft|abbr=on|0}} &lt;br/&gt; at 4500 rpm || [[Jetronic#L|L-Jetronic]] || 1981\u20131987</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|-</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">| rowspan=\"4\" | '''520i''' || rowspan=\"4\" |{{cvt|1991|cc|L|1|disp=flip}}&lt;br&gt;[[BMW M20#M20B20|M20B20]] [[Straight-six engine|I6]] || rowspan=\"2\" | {{convert|92|kW|PS|abbr=on|0}} &lt;br/&gt; at 5800 rpm || {{convert|165|Nm|lbft|abbr=on|0}} &lt;br/&gt; at 4500 rpm || [[Jetronic#K|K-Jetronic]] || 1981\u20131982</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|-</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">| {{convert|170|Nm|lbft|abbr=on|0}} &lt;br/&gt; at 4000 rpm || [[Jetronic#L|L-Jetronic]] || 1982-1987</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|-</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|rowspan=\"2\" | {{convert|95|kW|PS|0|abbr=on}} &lt;br/&gt; at 6000 rpm || {{convert|174|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} &lt;br/&gt; at 4000 rpm || [[Jetronic#LE|LE-Jetronic]] || 1985-1988</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|-</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">| {{convert|164|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} &lt;br/&gt; at 4300 rpm || [[Motronic]] || 1986-1988</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|-</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|'''525i''' || {{cvt|2494|cc|L|1|disp=flip}}&lt;br&gt;[[BMW M30#M30B25|M30B25]] I6 || {{convert|110|kW|PS|0|abbr=on}} &lt;br/&gt; at 5500 rpm || {{convert|215|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} &lt;br/&gt; at 4000 rpm || [[Jetronic#L|L-Jetronic]] || 1981\u20131987</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|-</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">| rowspan=4 |'''525e, &lt;br/&gt; 528e'''|| rowspan=\"4\" | {{cvt|2693|cc|L|1|disp=flip}}&lt;br&gt;[[BMW M20#M20B27|M20B27]] I6 || {{convert|92|kW|PS|0|abbr=on}} &lt;br/&gt; at 4250 rpm || {{convert|240|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} &lt;br/&gt; at 3250 rpm || [[Motronic]] || 1982\u20131987 </ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|-</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|{{convert|90|kW|PS|0|abbr=on}} &lt;br/&gt; at 4250 rpm || {{convert|230|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} &lt;br/&gt; at 3250 rpm || [[Jetronic#L|L-Jetronic]], &lt;br/&gt; [[Motronic]] || 1982\u20131987</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|-</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|{{convert|95|kW|PS|0|abbr=on}} &lt;br/&gt; at 4250 rpm || {{convert|240|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} &lt;br/&gt; at 3250 rpm || [[Motronic]] || 1984\u20131988</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|-</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">| {{convert|88|kW|PS|abbr=on|0}} &lt;br/&gt; at 4250 rpm || {{convert|240|Nm|lbft|abbr=on|0}} &lt;br/&gt; at 3250 rpm || [[Motronic]] || 1985\u20131987</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|-</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|'''528i''' || {{cvt|2788|cc|L|1|disp=flip}}&lt;br&gt;[[BMW M30#M30B28|M30]] I6 || {{convert|135|kW|PS|abbr=on|0}} &lt;br/&gt; at 5800 rpm || {{convert|240|Nm|lbft|abbr=on|0}} &lt;br/&gt; at 4200 rpm || [[Jetronic#L|L-Jetronic]] || 1981\u20131987</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|-</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|'''533i''' || {{cvt|3210|cc|L|1|disp=flip}}&lt;br&gt;[</ins>[<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">BMW M30#M30B32|M30]] I6 || {{convert|135|kW|PS|abbr=on|0}} &lt;br/&gt; at 6000 rpm&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=528e, 533i brochure |url=</ins>https://<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">bmw-grouparchiv.de/research/media/abdc109b-ddc2-441b-9701-9438b65de2ac/web |website=</ins>www.<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">bmw-grouparchiv</ins>.<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">de |publisher=BMW USA |access-date=25 September 2021}}&lt;</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">ref&gt; || {{convert|265|Nm|lbft|abbr=on|0}} &lt;br</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">&gt; at 4000 rpm || [[Motronic]] || 1982\u20131984</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|-</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">| rowspan=\"2\" |'''535i, &lt;br/&gt; M535i''' || rowspan=\"2\" | {{cvt|3430|cc|L|1|disp=flip}}&lt;br&gt;[[BMW M30#M30B34|M30]] I6 || {{convert|160|kW|PS|abbr=on|0}} &lt;br/&gt; at 5500 rpm || {{convert|310|Nm|lbft|abbr=on|0}} &lt;br/&gt; at 4000 rpm || [[Motronic]] || 1985\u20131988</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|-</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|{{cvt|182|hp|kW|disp=flip|0}} &lt;br/&gt; at 5400 rpm || {{convert|290|Nm|lbft|abbr=on|0}} &lt;br/&gt; at 4000 rpm || [[Motronic]] || 1985\u20131988 (US)</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|-</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">| rowspan=2|'''M5''' || {{cvt|3453|cc|L|1|disp=flip}}&lt;br&gt;[[BMW M88#M88/3|M88/3]] I6 || {{convert|210|kW|PS|abbr=on|0}} &lt;br/&gt; at\u00a0 6500 rpm&lt;ref&gt;[https</ins>:/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">/bmw-grouparchiv.de/research/detail/index.xhtml?id=3943080 BMW M88/3 Automobilmotor]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=1985 BMW M5 E28 specifications |url=https</ins>:<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">//www.carfolio.com/bmw-m5-31526 |website=www.carfolio.com |access-date=11 July 2021}}&lt;/ref&gt;|| {{convert|340|Nm|lbft|abbr=on|0}} &lt;br/&gt; at 4500 rpm|| [[Motronic]</ins>] <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|| 1985\u20131988</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|-</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">| {{cvt|3453|cc|L|1|disp=flip}}&lt;br&gt;[[BMW S38#S38B35|S38]] I6 || {{cvt|256|hp|kW|disp=flip|0}} &lt;br/&gt; at 6500 rpm&lt;ref&gt;BMW: </ins>[https://<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">bmw-grouparchiv</ins>.<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">de/research/detail/index.xhtml?id=3944267 S38B35 Automobilmotor]&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=1985 BMW M5 E28 specifications |url=https://www.carfolio</ins>.<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">com</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">bmw-m5-31526 |website=www.carfolio.com |access-date=11 July 2021}}&lt;</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">ref&gt; || {{convert|330|Nm|lbft|abbr=on|0}} &lt;br</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">&gt; at 4500 rpm || [[Motronic]] || 1986\u20131988 (US)</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|}</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">'''518:''' Sold only in some European markets where it suited local tax categories, the 518 was the lowest specification model which used a four</ins>-<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">cylinder engine with a [[carburettor|carburetor]]</ins>. <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Factory performance figures for the manual transmission cars are a top speed of {{convert|164|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} and 0\u2013100&amp;nbsp;km/h acceleration in 14</ins>.<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">0 seconds</ins>.<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">&lt;ref name=\"E28_518\"&gt;[https:</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">/bmw-grouparchiv.de/research/media/dd27a20d-f46a-4795-a968-dda29aa39fbd/web 518, 520i, 525i, 528i</ins>]<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">. Pages 6 and 50&lt;/ref&gt;</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">'''518i:''' The base model in Japan and some European countries, the 518i used a fuel-injected four-cylinder engine. Factory performance figures for the manual transmission cars are a top speed of {{convert|175|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} and 0\u2013100&amp;nbsp;km/h acceleration in 12.6 seconds.&lt;ref name=\"BMW-E28-Betriebsanleitung\" /&gt; This version was not sold in West Germany until the 1984 facelift, when it replaced the carburetted 518.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">'''520i:''' A mid-range model with the smallest of the available six-cylinder engines. Factory performance figures for the manual transmission cars are a top speed of {{convert|190|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} and 0\u2013100&amp;nbsp;km/h acceleration in 11.4 seconds.&lt;ref name=\"BMW-E28-Betriebsanleitung\" /&gt;</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">'''525e / 528e:''' The 525e (called 528e in North America and Japan) uses a longer stroke 2.7-litre version of the 6-cylinder [[BMW M20|M20]] petrol engine, is optimised for fuel economy and torque at low engine speed rather than the traditional high revving characteristics of BMW straight-six engines.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=Curbside Classic: 1984 BMW 528e \u2013 The Low Rev Modest Driving Machine|url=http://www.curbsideclassic.com/curbside-classics-european/curbside-classic-1986-bmw-528e-the-low-rev-modest-driving-machine/|website=www.curbsideclassic.com|access-date=15 May 2017}}&lt;/ref&gt; The \"e\" stands for the Greek letter ''eta'', for economy. According to BMW, the 525e is more fuel efficient than the 520i, which has the same rated power of 92&amp;nbsp;kW.&lt;ref&gt;BMW: ''</ins>[<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">https://bmw-grouparchiv.de/research/media/14f2b16b-55f6-4221-95a2-94dab1671eda/web 525e 525e Katalysator]''. 1985&lt;/ref&gt; Since many markets tax cars based on engine displacement, the eta's larger engine meant that it was not suitable everywhere. The model was expressly developed with the American market in mind. BMW's [[corporate average fuel economy]] was at risk of not meeting requirements by 1984, primarily due to higher sales of their bigger, more expensive cars in the early 1980s.&lt;ref name=AG941&gt;{{cite magazine | ref = AG94 | magazine = De AutoGids | number = 94 | volume = 4 | page = 130 | title = BMW: Met de ETA op de zuinige tor | trans-title = BMW: With Eta on an economy run | first = Vic | last = Heylen | language = nl | date = 1983-04-28 | publisher = Uitgeverij Auto-Magazine | location = Brussels, Belgium }}&lt;/ref&gt; In Austria, the 525e was detuned to {{convert|88|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}}.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Factory performance figures for the manual transmission cars without a catalytic converter are a top speed of {{convert|190|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} and 0\u2013100&amp;nbsp;km/h acceleration in 10.7 seconds. With a catalytic converter, the figures are a top speed of {{convert|188|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} and 0\u2013100&amp;nbsp;km/h acceleration in 11.3 seconds&lt;ref name=\"BMW-E28-Betriebsanleitung\" /&gt;</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">'''525i:''' This mid-range model is powered by a 2.5-litre 6-cylinder engine. The 525i was only sold in Europe. Factory performance figures for the manual transmission cars are a top speed of {{convert|201|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} and 0\u2013100&amp;nbsp;km/h acceleration in 9.8 seconds.&lt;ref name=\"BMW-E28-Betriebsanleitung\" /&gt;</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">'''528i:''' Initially the highest specification available, the 6-cylinder 528i became a mid-range model following the release of the 533i and 535i models. Factory performance figures for the manual transmission cars are a top speed of {{convert|215|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} and 0\u2013100&amp;nbsp;km/h acceleration in 8.4 seconds.&lt;ref name=\"BMW-E28-Betriebsanleitung\" /&gt;</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">'''533i:'''</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Only sold in Japan and North America,&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=BMW E28 5 Series 533i (US) Specs|url=</ins>https://www.<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">ultimatespecs</ins>.<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">com/car-specs/BMW</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">1408</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">BMW-E28-5-Series-533i-(US).html|website=www.ultimatespecs.com|access-date=2 July 2017}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=1984 BMW 533i E28 specifications|url=http</ins>:/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">/www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=227689|website=www.carfolio.com|access-date=2 July 2017}}&lt;/ref&gt; the 6-cylinder 533i was the highest specification model during its production years of 1983\u20131984. It was replaced by the 535i.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">'''535i/is:''' Released in 1984, the 535i replaced the 533i and uses the same 6-cylinder drivetrain as the M535i. In the US there was also a 535is model, which included sport seats and spoilers at the front and rear. Factory performance figures for the manual transmission cars without a catalytic converter are a top speed of {{convert|225|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} and 0\u2013100&amp;nbsp;km/h acceleration in 7.2 seconds. With a catalytic converter, the figures are a top speed of {{convert|212|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} and 0\u2013100&amp;nbsp;km/h acceleration in 7.9 seconds&lt;ref name=\"BMW-E28-Betriebsanleitung\" /&gt;</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">[[File:1986 BMW M535i (E28) sedan (2015-06-04) 01.jpg|thumb|right|M535i]]</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">'''M535i:''' The top of the regular production model range, the M535i uses the drivetrain from the 535i plus M-Technic suspension, and wheels and body panels not found on any other E28. The M535i was assembled on the standard E28 assembly lines in Dingolfing and Rosslyn. Factory performance figures </ins>for <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">the manual transmission cars without a catalytic converter are a top speed of {{convert|230|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} and 0\u2013100&amp;nbsp;km/h acceleration in 7.2 seconds. With a catalytic converter, the figures are a top speed of {{convert|217|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} and 0\u2013100&amp;nbsp;km/h acceleration in 7.9 seconds&lt;ref name=\"BMW-E28-Betriebsanleitung\" /&gt;</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">{{clear right}}</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">=== Diesel ===</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">[[File:BMW_E28_engine_2_16.09_JM.jpg|thumb|right|[[BMW M21]] straight-six engine]]</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">{| class=\"wikitable sortable\"</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">! Model !! Engine !! Power !! Torque !! Aspiration !! Years</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|-</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|'''524d''' || rowspan=2|2.4 L [[BMW M21|M21]] &lt;br/&gt; straight-6 || {{cvt|86|PS|kW|order=flip|0}} &lt;br/&gt; at 4600 rpm || {{cvt|152|Nm|lbft|0}} &lt;br/&gt; at 2500 rpm || [[Naturally aspirated engine|naturally &lt;br/&gt; aspirated]] || 1985\u20131987</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|-</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|'''524td''' || {{cvt|115|PS|kW|order=flip|0}} &lt;br/&gt; at 4800 rpm || {{cvt|210|Nm|lbft|0}} &lt;br/&gt; at 2400 rpm || [[turbocharger|turbocharged]] || 1983\u20131988</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">|}</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">'''524d:''' At the 1986 [[Geneva Motor Show]], four years after the introduction of the more powerful 524td model, the naturally-aspirated 524d model was introduced.&lt;ref name=\"AR87\"&gt;{{cite book | title = Automobil Revue 1987 | editor-last = B\u00fcschi | editor-first = Hans-Ulrich | publisher = Hallwag AG | location = Berne, Switzerland | </ins>language <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">= de, fr | volume = 82 | date = March 5, 1987 | isbn = 3-444-00458-3 }}&lt;/ref&gt;{{rp|188,190}} It was only sold in some markets.&lt;ref name=\"AR87\" /&gt;{{rp|191}}</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">'''524td:''' This [[turbodiesel]] model was the first diesel car produced by BMW. It entered production in late 1982, when 100 pre-series cars were built.&lt;ref name=\"AK84\"&gt;{{cite book | title = Auto Katalog 1984 | editor-last = Heitz | editor-first = Rudolf | publisher = [[:de:Motor Presse Stuttgart|Vereinigte Motor-Verlage GmbH &amp; Co. KG</ins>]<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">] | location = Stuttgart | page = 242 | volume = 27 | language = de | year = 1983 }}&lt;/ref&gt; Factory performance figures for the manual transmission cars are a top speed of {{convert|180|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} and 0\u2013100&amp;nbsp;km/h acceleration in 12.9 seconds.&lt;ref name=\"BMW-E28-Betriebsanleitung\" /&gt;</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">== Drivetrain ==</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">BMW offered the E28 with both manual and automatic gearboxes. The torque is transmitted from the engine with a single-disc dry clutch with a torsional damper in the models with a manual gearbox, the automatic models have a torque converter with built in lockup-clutch.&lt;ref name=\"BMW-E28-Betriebsanleitung\" /&gt;</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">;Manual transmissions</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">The 5-speed manual transmissions are:&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=5' E28 model selection|url=http://www.realoem.com/bmw/en/select?product=P&amp;archive=1&amp;series=E28&amp;body=Lim|website=www.realoem.com}}&lt;/ref&gt;</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>* [<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">[Getrag]] 242 (for M10 and M20 engine models)</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* Getrag 262 (M30 engines)</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">The 5-speed manual transmissions are:</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* Getrag 240 (M10 and M21 engines)</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* Getrag 245 (M10 engines)</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* [[Getrag 260 transmission|Getrag 260]] (M20, M21 and M30 engines)</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* Getrag 265 (M30 engines and 525e/528e)</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* Getrag 280 (M88/3 and S38 engines)</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* [[List of ZF transmissions|ZF]] S5-16 (M20 engines)</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">;Automatic transmissions</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">The 3-speed automatic transmissions are:</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* [[ZF 3HP22 transmission|ZF 3HP22]] (M20 and M30 engines, US market only)</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">The 4-speed automatic transmissions are:</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* [[ZF 4HP22 transmission|ZF 4HP22]] (M10, M20, M21)</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">* [[ZF 4HP22 transmission|ZF 4HP22]] EH (M20, M30)</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">== Suspension ==</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Independent front and rear suspension is used, with [[Macpherson strut]]s at the front and a [[trailing arm#Semi-trailing arm|semi-trailing arm]] design for the rear.&lt;ref name=\"BMW-E28-Betriebsanleitung\"&gt;{{citation|publisher=BMW AG |title=Betriebsanleitung, Serviceheft 518, 520i, 525e, 525i, 528i, 535i, M535i, 524td |date=1985 |language=de |url=</ins>https<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">://bmw-grouparchiv.de/research/detail/index.xhtml?id=3058985 |access-date=20 February 2017}}&lt;/ref&gt;</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">The front suspension was upgraded to use dual links at the bottom of the strut, as first seen on the [[BMW 7 Series (E23)|E23 7 Series]]. This increases steering offset while cornering, to improve steering feel.&lt;ref name=\"noakes\"&gt;{{cite book|last1=Noakes|first1=Andrew|title=The Ultimate History of BMW|date=2008}}&lt;/ref&gt;{{refpage|page=106}} Double-acting shock absorbers, coil springs and a front [[anti-roll bar]] are used.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">The rear suspension is mounted on a delta beam that is connected to the body with three screws in rubber bearings, that have longitudinal play.{{citation needed|date=November 2017}} Some models have a rear anti-roll bar.&lt;ref name=\"BMW-E28-Betriebsanleitung\" /&gt;</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">The steering on most models is a speed-dependent [[recirculating ball]] power steering system made by ZF Friedrichshafen. The 518i has a Gemmer steering system with a double enveloping worm gear, also made by ZF.&lt;ref name=\"BMW-E28-Betriebsanleitung\" /&gt;</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Wheel sizes are 14-inch (16-inch for the M5 model) or 390&amp;nbsp;mm [[Michelin TRX]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite book|last1=Taylor|first1=James|title=BMW M5- The Complete Story|date=2015}}&lt;/ref&gt;{{refpage|page=44}}&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=1981 BMW E28 5 Series 525i Specs|url=http</ins>://www.<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">ultimatespecs</ins>.<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">com</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">car-specs/BMW/230/BMW-E28-5-Series-525i.html|website=www.ultimatespecs.com|access-date=21 November 2017}}&lt;</ins>/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=1984 BMW E28 5 Series 535i Specs|url=http</ins>:/<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">/www.ultimatespecs.com/car-specs/BMW/1409/BMW-E28-5-Series-535i.html|website=www.ultimatespecs.com|access-date=21 November 2017}}&lt;/ref&gt; All rims have 22&amp;nbsp;mm positive rim offset.&lt;ref name=\"BMW-E28-Betriebsanleitung\" /&gt;</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">== Brakes ==</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">The brakes use a hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with power assistance. The front wheels have disc brakes, that are \u2013 except for the 518i&lt;!--518 and 524d as well?--&gt; \u2013 internally ventilated. All models with 2.5&amp;nbsp;L or more displacement have rear disc brakes (non-vented), while the lesser powered models have rear drum brakes. To prevent the wheels from locking, BMW equipped the E28 after 1984 with an [[anti-lock braking system]], although it was an option in some markets.&lt;ref name=\"BMW-E28-Betriebsanleitung\" /&gt;</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">== M5 model ==</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">[[File:BMW M5 E28 Minervablau.jpg|thumb|right|M5 model]]</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">{{main|BMW M5#E28 M5 (1984\u20131988)}}</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">The E28 was the first M5 model produced, and is powered by the [[BMW M88|M88/3]] and [[BMW S38|S38]] straight-six engines.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">{{clear right}}</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">== North American market models ==</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">[[File:BMW-535is.jpg|thumb|right|BMW 535is (North America)]]</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">[[File:M5sig (E28).jpg|thumb|North American M5 fitted with European market headlights]]</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">The North American line-up consisted of the '''528e''' (1982\u20131988, known as the 525e in Europe), '''533i''' (1983\u20131984), '''535i''' (1985\u20131988), '''524td''' (1985\u20131986), '''M5''' (1986\u20131987) and '''535is''' (1987\u20131988).</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">The launch model was the 528e in 1982, followed by the 533i.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=1984 BMW 533i E28 Specifications|url=http</ins>:<ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">//www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=227689|website=www.carfolio.com|access-date=22 November 2017}}&lt;/ref&gt; The optional automatic transmission was initially a 3-speed (a 4-speed automatic was available in Europe at the time), with a 4-speed automatic transmission becoming optional in 1983. From 1985, all North American models had ABS Brakes as standard.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">The North American E28 models had larger bumpers (designed </ins>to <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">withstand a {{convert|5|mph|abbr=on}} collision without body damage), which increased the overall length by {{convert|180|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}.{{citation needed|date=May 2019}}</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">The 528i, 533i and 535i were sold with a [[catalytic converter]] in the United States.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Instead of importing the M535i, BMW of North America created the 535is.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=1985 BMW E28 5 Series 535is (US) Specs|url=http://www.ultimatespecs.com/car-specs/BMW/1413/BMW-E28-5-Series-535is-(US).html|website=www.ultimatespecs.com|access-date=22 November 2017}}&lt;/ref&gt; This model is based </ins>on <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">a 535i, plus front and rear spoilers, sport suspension and sport seats.</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">Production of North American market M5 models began in late 1986 (two years after M5 production began for European markets), and it was only produced for twelve months as 1988 [[model year]</ins>] <ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">car.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=1988 BMW M5 values|url=https://www.hagerty.com/apps/ValuationTools/1988-BMW-M5|website=www.hagerty.com|access-date=24 October 2017}}&lt;/ref&gt; North American M5 models use the S38 engine instead of the M88/3.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite book|last1=Taylor|first1=James|title=BMW M5 - The Complete Story|date=2015|isbn=978-1-78500-045-4}}&lt;/ref&gt;{{refpage|page=37}} All North American M5 cars were painted Jet Black and most interiors were tan (\"Natur\") coloured leather.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=FAQ E28 M5|url=https://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=7|website=www.bmwmregistry.com|access-date=24 October 2017}}&lt;/ref&gt;</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">== Production ==</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">E28 production started in July 1981 and ended in December 1987.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite book|last1=Taylor|first1=James|title=BMW M5: The Complete Story|date=February 2016|publisher=The Crowood Press UK|location=Ramsbury, Marlborough Wiltshire|isbn=978-1785000461|url=https://books.google.com/books?isbn=1785000462|access-date=20 March 2017}}&lt;/ref&gt; A total of 722,328 cars were built.&lt;ref name=DeAutos45bis90Oswald&gt;{{cite book |last=Oswald |first=Werner |title= Deutsche Autos 1945\u20131990, Band 4, 1. Auflage|year=2001 |publisher=Motorbuch Verlag |location=Stuttgart |isbn=3-613-02131-5}}&lt;/ref&gt;</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">The E28 was still sold in North America as a 1988 Model Year car after its E34 successor had been released in Europe in early 1988. A limited edition model was also sold in South Africa from mid-1987 to the end of 1988.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|title=M5 E28|url=http://www.africanmusclecars.com/index.php/bmw/m5-e28|website=www.africanmusclecars.com|access-date=16 December 2013}}&lt;/ref&gt;</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div>\u00a0</div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">== References ==</ins></div></td></tr>\n<tr><td colspan=\"2\" class=\"diff-side-deleted\"></td><td class=\"diff-marker\" data-marker=\"+\"></td><td class=\"diff-addedline diff-side-added\"><div><ins class=\"diffchange diffchange-inline\">{{Reflist|30em}}</ins></div></td></tr>\n"
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