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	== Production ==		== Production ==
	E28 production started in July 1981 and ended in December 1987.A total of 722,328 cars were built.		E28 production started in July 1981 and ended in December 1987. A total of 722,328 cars were built.

	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.		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.

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	=== M535i ===		=== M535i ===
	Registry: [https://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=96162 E28 M535i Registry]		Registry: [https://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=96162 E28 M535i Registry]
			[[Category:E28 Information]]

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North American market models

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	== North American market models ==		== North American market models ==
	~~[[File:BMW-535is.jpg\|right\|thumb\|BMW 535is (North America)]]~~
	~~[[File:M5sig_(E28).jpg\|thumb\|North American M5 fitted with European market headlights]]~~
	The North American line-up consisted of the '''528e''' (1982–1988, known as the 525e in Europe), '''533i''' (1983–1984), '''535i''' (1985–1988), '''524td''' (1985–1986), '''M5''' (1986–1987) and '''535is''' (1987–1988).		The North American line-up consisted of the '''528e''' (1982–1988, known as the 525e in Europe), '''533i''' (1983–1984), '''535i''' (1985–1988), '''524td''' (1985–1986), '''M5''' (1986–1987) and '''535is''' (1987–1988).

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	=== M5 ===		=== M5 ===
			See [[M5]].

	=== M535i ===		=== M535i ===
	Registry: [https://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=96162 E28 M535i Registry]		Registry: [https://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=96162 E28 M535i Registry]

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	== Models ==		== Models ==

			=== 528i ===

			=== 528e ===

			=== 535 ===

			=== 535is ===

			=== M5 ===

			=== M535i ===
			Registry: [https://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=96162 E28 M535i Registry]

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	== North American market models ==		== North American market models ==
	[[File:BMW-535is.jpg\|right\|thumb\|BMW 535is (North America)]]		[[File:BMW-535is.jpg\|right\|thumb\|BMW 535is (North America)]]

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	The North American line-up consisted of the '''528e''' (1982–1988, known as the 525e in Europe), '''533i''' (1983–1984), '''535i''' (1985–1988), '''524td''' (1985–1986), '''M5''' (1986–1987) and '''535is''' (1987–1988).		The North American line-up consisted of the '''528e''' (1982–1988, known as the 525e in Europe), '''533i''' (1983–1984), '''535i''' (1985–1988), '''524td''' (1985–1986), '''M5''' (1986–1987) and '''535is''' (1987–1988).

	The launch model was the 528e in 1982, followed by the 533i.~~<ref>{{cite web\|title=1984 BMW 533i E28 Specifications\|url=http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=227689\|website=www.carfolio.com\|access-date=22 November 2017}}</ref>~~ 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.		The launch model was the 528e in 1982, followed by the 533i. 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.

	The North American E28 models had larger bumpers (designed to 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}}~~		The North American E28 models had larger bumpers (designed to withstand a collision without body damage), which increased the overall length by ??.

	The 528i, 533i and 535i were sold with a [[catalytic converter]] in the United States.		The 528i, 533i and 535i were sold with a catalytic converter in the United States.

	Instead of importing the M535i, BMW of North America created the 535is.<ref>{{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}}</ref> This model is based on a 535i, plus front and rear spoilers, sport suspension and sport seats.		Instead of importing the M535i, BMW of North America created the 535is. This model is based on a 535i, plus front and rear spoilers, sport suspension and sport seats.

	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]] car.~~<ref>{{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}}</ref>~~ North American M5 models use the S38 engine instead of the M88/3.~~<ref>{{cite book\|last1=Taylor\|first1=James\|title=BMW M5 - The Complete Story\|date=2015\|isbn=978-1-78500-045-4}}</ref>{{refpage\|page=37}}~~ All North American M5 cars were painted Jet Black and most interiors were tan ("Natur") coloured leather.~~<ref>{{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}}</ref>~~		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 car. North American M5 models use the S38 engine instead of the M88/3. All North American M5 cars were painted Jet Black and most interiors were tan ("Natur") coloured leather.

	== Production ==		== Production ==
	E28 production started in July 1981 and ended in December 1987.<ref>{{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}}</ref> A total of 722,328 cars were built.<ref name=DeAutos45bis90Oswald>{{cite book\|last=Oswald\|first=Werner\|title=Deutsche Autos 1945–1990, Band 4, 1. Auflage\|year=2001\|publisher=Motorbuch Verlag\|location=Stuttgart\|isbn=3-613-02131-5}}</ref>		E28 production started in July 1981 and ended in December 1987.A total of 722,328 cars were built.

	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.~~<ref>{{cite web\|title=M5 E28\|url=http://www.africanmusclecars.com/index.php/bmw/m5-e28\|website=www.africanmusclecars.com\|access-date=16 December 2013}}</ref>~~		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.

	* [[BMW Production Numbers]]		* [[BMW Production Numbers]]

			== Models ==

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	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.<ref>{{cite web\|title=M5 E28\|url=http://www.africanmusclecars.com/index.php/bmw/m5-e28\|website=www.africanmusclecars.com\|access-date=16 December 2013}}</ref>		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.<ref>{{cite web\|title=M5 E28\|url=http://www.africanmusclecars.com/index.php/bmw/m5-e28\|website=www.africanmusclecars.com\|access-date=16 December 2013}}</ref>

	Production ~~Data.~~		* [[BMW Production Numbers]]

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== North American market models ==
[[File:BMW-535is.jpg|right|thumb|BMW 535is (North America)]]
[[File:M5sig_(E28).jpg|thumb|North American M5 fitted with European market headlights]]
The North American line-up consisted of the '''528e''' (1982–1988, known as the 525e in Europe), '''533i''' (1983–1984), '''535i''' (1985–1988), '''524td''' (1985–1986), '''M5''' (1986–1987) and '''535is''' (1987–1988).

The launch model was the 528e in 1982, followed by the 533i.<ref>{{cite web|title=1984 BMW 533i E28 Specifications|url=http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=227689|website=www.carfolio.com|access-date=22 November 2017}}</ref> 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.

The North American E28 models had larger bumpers (designed to 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}}

The 528i, 533i and 535i were sold with a [[catalytic converter]] in the United States.

Instead of importing the M535i, BMW of North America created the 535is.<ref>{{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}}</ref> This model is based on a 535i, plus front and rear spoilers, sport suspension and sport seats.

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]] car.<ref>{{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}}</ref> North American M5 models use the S38 engine instead of the M88/3.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Taylor|first1=James|title=BMW M5 - The Complete Story|date=2015|isbn=978-1-78500-045-4}}</ref>{{refpage|page=37}} All North American M5 cars were painted Jet Black and most interiors were tan ("Natur") coloured leather.<ref>{{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}}</ref>

== Production ==
E28 production started in July 1981 and ended in December 1987.<ref>{{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}}</ref> A total of 722,328 cars were built.<ref name=DeAutos45bis90Oswald>{{cite book|last=Oswald|first=Werner|title=Deutsche Autos 1945–1990, Band 4, 1. Auflage|year=2001|publisher=Motorbuch Verlag|location=Stuttgart|isbn=3-613-02131-5}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{cite web|title=M5 E28|url=http://www.africanmusclecars.com/index.php/bmw/m5-e28|website=www.africanmusclecars.com|access-date=16 December 2013}}</ref>

Production Data.