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E281984–1988
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| Powertrain | Engine / motor | Power | Drivetrain | Explore & compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 series ↗Manual 5-spd · 1985–1988 | Gasoline · 3.4 L · 182 hp | 182 hp | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
| 5 series ↗Automatic 4-spd · 1984–1988 | Gasoline · 2.7 L · 121 hp | 121 hp | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
| 5 series ↗Automatic 4-spd · 1984–1984 | Gasoline · 3.2 L · 176 hp | 176 hp | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
| 5 series ↗Automatic 4-spd · 1985–1986 | Diesel · 2.4 L · 115 hp | 115 hp | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
| 5 series ↗Manual 5-spd · 1985–1988 | Gasoline · 2.7 L · 182 hp | 182 hp | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
| 5 series ↗Automatic 4-spd · 1985–1988 | Gasoline · 3.4 L · 182 hp | 182 hp | Rear-Wheel Drive | |
| 5 series ↗Manual 5-spd · 1988–1988 | Gasoline · 3.5 L · 256 hp | 256 hp | Rear-Wheel Drive |
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About this generation
The E28 was the second-generation BMW 5 Series and the first 5 Series sold in the United States, arriving for the 1984 model year. U.S. versions included four-cylinder, six-cylinder, and later 535i variants, establishing the 5 Series as BMW's midsize executive sedan in America. Production ended before the next-generation E34 reached the market.
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