BMW M5 I (E28) photos

1984 — 1988 · sedan

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256–282

6.5 s

best 0–100

Photos

BMW M5 I (E28), sedan, black, front three-quarter view — photo 64046

UK-spec (1985–1987) 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.

BMW M5 I (E28), sedan, black, rear three-quarter view — photo 64045

UK-spec (1985–1987) A classic dark-colored sedan with a subtle rear spoiler and cross-spoke wheels parked on a gravel area against a hillside.

BMW M5 I (E28), sedan, black, rear three-quarter view — photo 64044

UK-spec (1985–1987) A classic dark sedan with a small rear spoiler and dual exhaust pipes parked on a gravel surface against grassy hills.

US-spec (1986–1988)

US-spec (1986–1988)

US-spec (1986–1988)

US-spec (1986–1988)

1985–1987

1985–1987

1985–1987

1985–1987

M535i (1985–1987)

1984

1984

BMW M5 I (E28), sedan, black, front three-quarter view — photo 54015

1984 A dark classic four-door sedan with dual round headlights, captured from a front three-quarters angle on a snowy surface against snowy hills.

About this generation

The hand-built pioneer that birthed the executive super-sedan segment using the M1 supercar's racing engine.

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.

Specifications

4620 mm181.9 in

Length

1700 mm66.9 in

Width

1400 mm55.1 in

Height

2625 mm103.3 in

Wheelbase

460 l16.2 cu ft

Trunk

120 mm4.7 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

M5 3.5 MT Kat.

256hp(191 kW)

3.5 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 6.9 s

1986–1988

Torque: 330 Nm (243 lb-ft)
Top speed: 238 km/h (148 mph)
Displacement: 3453 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: S38B35
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1430 kg (3153 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

M5 3.5 MT

282hp(210 kW)

3.5 l 5-speed manual RWD 0–100 6.5 s

Torque: 340 Nm (251 lb-ft)
Top speed: 245 km/h (152 mph)
Displacement: 3453 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: M88/3
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1430 kg (3153 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

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