BMW 518i '85

The BMW 5 Series is an executive car manufactured since 1972.  It is the successor to the New Class Sedan (Neue Klasse).  It is currently in its seventh generation.

Initially, the 5 Series was only available in a sedan body style. The estate body (called Touring) was added in 1991 and the 5-door fastback (called "Gran Turismo") was produced from 2009 to 2017.

The E28 is the second generation of 5 Series, which was produced from 1981 to 1988 in the sedan body style. It was initially produced with petrol four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines.

In 1983, a diesel engine was available for the first time in a 5 Series. The E28 was the first 5 Series with the centre console angled towards the driver and the option of anti-lock brakes (ABS).

• Specifications
• Bodywork
• Length : cm (in): 462 (181.9)
• Width : cm (in): 170 (66.9)
• Height : cm (in): 142 (55.7)
• Wheelbase : cm (in) : 262 (103.3)
• Weight: kg (lb) :
• Mechanics.
• Displacement : straight-four 1766 cc (107.8 cu in), front-mounted
• Valve gear : 8
• Fuel system : Bosch LE-Jetronic injection
• Gearbox : 5-speed manual
• Drive wheels : rear-wheel drive
• Maximum power : 103 bhp at 5800 rpm
• Maximum torque : 145 Nm at 4500 rpm
• Maximum speed : 175 km/h (109 mph)