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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}},<ref name="BMW-E28-Betriebsanleitung" /> with some models having a smaller tank of {{convert|63|litre|gal|0|}}. The kerb weight is {{convert|1140|–|1410|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
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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.<ref name="BMW-E28-Betriebsanleitung" /> 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.<ref name=OBC86>{{citation|ref=RT86|title=Road & Track On BMW Cars 1979-1983|date=1986|publisher=CBS Publications|location=Greenwich, CT|page=56}}</ref>
== Body FAQs ==
{| class="wikitable"
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! FAQ
! Covers
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| [[Euro Bumper Install]]
| Fit euro bumpers to a US E28
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| [[Painting Moldings]]
| Black or clear coat on body moldings
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| [[535is Front Airdam Mounting]]
| Factory 535is airdam install sheet
|-
| [[How to Open the Hood From Outside]]
| Release the latches when the cable breaks
|-
| [[Wetness in the Trunk]]
| Tail-light seals and sunroof drains
|-
| [[Car Squeaks and Rattles]]
| Common squeak and rattle sources
|-
| [[Dashboard Cracks]]
| Dash pad cracks
|}


The styling was developed under BMW's chief designer [[Claus Luthe]],<ref>{{cite book|last1=Caspers|first1=Markus|title=Designing Motion: Automotive Designers 1890 to 1990|date=2017|publisher=Birkhäuser|isbn=9783035607840|page=134|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=B9UXDQAAQBAJ&pg=PA134|access-date=18 June 2018|language=en}}</ref> with development of the E28 beginning in 1975.<ref>{{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}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Citation|title=The BMW 5 Series History. The 2nd Generation (E28)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgCtQVQ26VM|language=en|access-date=2020-02-05}}</ref>
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 460 L (122 US gal). Most models have a fuel tank capacity of 70 L (18 US gal), with some models having a smaller tank of 63 litres (17 US gal). The kerb weight is 1,140–1,410 kg (2,513–3,109 lb).
 
== Paint ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+European Market Availabilty
!Color
!1982
!1983
!1984
!1985
!1986
!1987
!1988
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|045  Arktisblau-metallic
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|052 Hennarot
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|060 Polaris-metallic
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|086 Schwarz
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|087 Graphit-metallic
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|128 Gazellenbeige
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|138 Zinnoberrot
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|139 Bronzitbeige-metallic
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|143 Kaschmir-metallic
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|146 Alpinweiß
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|147 Safaribeige
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|149 Saphirblau-metallic
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|151 Ascotgrau-metallic
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|152 Zypressengrün-metallic
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|154 Brasilbraun-metallic
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|157 Kastanienrot-metallic
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|170 Bahamabeige-metallic
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|171 Opalgrün-metallic
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|172 Karminrot
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|173 Lapisblau
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|176 Saturnblau
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|177 Achatgrün-metallic
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|178 Balticblau-metallic
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|179 Akaziengrün
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|180 Basaltblau
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|181 Diamantschwarz-metallic
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|182 Smaragdgrün-metallic
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|184 Delphin-metallic
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|185 Cosmosblau-metallic
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|187 Savannabeige
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|188 Platanengrün-metallic
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|189 Cirrusblau-metallic
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|194 Pußtagrün
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|196 Zobelbraun-metallic
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|199 Burgundrot-metallic
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|203 Lachssilber-metallic
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|205 Malchitgrün-metallic
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|207 Atlantisblau
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|212 Nerzbraun-metallic
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|214 Akaziengrün
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|214 Burgundrot II-metallic
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|219 Luxorbeige-metallic
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|224 Weinrot
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|231 Mineralblau
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|X
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== Bumpers ==
US v Euro
 
Euro bumper conversions
 
== Rear Spoiler ==
variants
 
== Touring ==
Shultz etc…
 
[[Category:E28 Information]]

Latest revision as of 22:53, 13 August 2026


Body FAQs

FAQ Covers
Euro Bumper Install Fit euro bumpers to a US E28
Painting Moldings Black or clear coat on body moldings
535is Front Airdam Mounting Factory 535is airdam install sheet
How to Open the Hood From Outside Release the latches when the cable breaks
Wetness in the Trunk Tail-light seals and sunroof drains
Car Squeaks and Rattles Common squeak and rattle sources
Dashboard Cracks Dash pad cracks

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 460 L (122 US gal). Most models have a fuel tank capacity of 70 L (18 US gal), with some models having a smaller tank of 63 litres (17 US gal). The kerb weight is 1,140–1,410 kg (2,513–3,109 lb).

Paint

European Market Availabilty
Color 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988
045 Arktisblau-metallic X X X X X
052 Hennarot X X X
060 Polaris-metallic X X X X X
086 Schwarz X X X X X X X
087 Graphit-metallic X X X
128 Gazellenbeige X X X
138 Zinnoberrot X X X
139 Bronzitbeige-metallic X X X X X X
143 Kaschmir-metallic X
146 Alpinweiß X X X X X X X
147 Safaribeige X X X
149 Saphirblau-metallic X X X
151 Ascotgrau-metallic X
152 Zypressengrün-metallic X
154 Brasilbraun-metallic X
157 Kastanienrot-metallic X
170 Bahamabeige-metallic X X X X
171 Opalgrün-metallic X X X
172 Karminrot X X X
173 Lapisblau X X X X X X
176 Saturnblau X X X
177 Achatgrün-metallic X X X X X X
178 Balticblau-metallic X X X
179 Akaziengrün X X
180 Basaltblau X X X
181 Diamantschwarz-metallic X X X X
182 Smaragdgrün-metallic X
184 Delphin-metallic X X X X X X
185 Cosmosblau-metallic X X
187 Savannabeige X X X
188 Platanengrün-metallic X X
189 Cirrusblau-metallic X X
194 Pußtagrün X X X
196 Zobelbraun-metallic X X
199 Burgundrot-metallic X X X X X X
203 Lachssilber-metallic X X
205 Malchitgrün-metallic X
207 Atlantisblau X
212 Nerzbraun-metallic X
214 Akaziengrün X X
214 Burgundrot II-metallic X
219 Luxorbeige-metallic X X
224 Weinrot X
231 Mineralblau X

Bumpers

US v Euro

Euro bumper conversions

Rear Spoiler

variants

Touring

Shultz etc…

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