BMW M5 I (E28) gallery (1984–1988)
The hand-built pioneer that birthed the executive super-sedan segment using the M1 supercar's racing engine.
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I (E28)
15
1984–1988
II (E34)
19
1988–1995
III (E39)
34
1998–2003
IV (E60/E61)
75
2004–2010
V (F10)
186
2011–2016
VI (F90)
163
2017–2023
VII (G90/G99)
48
2024
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UK-spec (1985–1987)
sedan
A classic dark-colored four-door sedan with twin round headlights and mesh-style multi-spoke alloy wheels, parked on a gravel ground against a green hill.
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UK-spec (1985–1987)
sedan
A classic dark-colored sedan with a subtle rear spoiler and cross-spoke wheels parked on a gravel area against a hillside.
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UK-spec (1985–1987)
sedan
A classic dark sedan with a small rear spoiler and dual exhaust pipes parked on a gravel surface against grassy hills.
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1984
sedan
A dark classic four-door sedan with dual round headlights, captured from a front three-quarters angle on a snowy surface against snowy hills.
Hand-assembled by BMW Motorsport in Garching starting in 1984, the E28 M5 quietly created the high-performance executive sedan category. Utilizing the 286-hp M88/3 twin-cam inline-six directly descended from the mid-engine M1 supercar, it was stealth personified on four wheels.
Visually understated with subtle front air dams and BBS alloy wheels, the E28 M5 could out-accelerate contemporary sports cars while comfortably carrying four adults. It established the legendary M5 ethos of supercar pace wrapped in discreet packaging.
