In 1996 when BMW released the new 5 Series, the automotive world was shocked at the cars astonishing abilities. It perfectly blended comfort, style, space and ,most importantly for a BMW, driving pleasure in 1 fantastic package. This is the car that sent all it's rivals back to their drawing boards to see what went wrong with their models. Some of you may think that I'm exaggerating but read any automotive magazine and you will see that there is no exaggeration at all.
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The BMW 528i
BMW 5 Series Technical Specs
520i
- Engine:1991cc,in-line 6,24 Valves,VANOS
- Gearbox:5 speed manual or 5 speed Steptronic
- Max power output:150 hp@5,900 rpm
- Max torque:140ib ft@4,200 rpm
- Top Speed:220km/h(210)
- 0-100km/h:10.2s(11.2)
523i
- Engine:2494cc,in-line 6,24 Valves,VANOS
- Gearbox:5 speed manual or 5 speed Steptronic
- Max power output:170hp@5,600rpm
- Max torque:181ib ft@3,950 rpm
- Top Speed:228km/h(226)
- 0-100km/h:8.5s(9.6)
528i - Cream of THIS crop!
- Engine:2793cc,in-line 6,24 valves,VANOS
- Gearbox:5 speed manual or 5 speed Steptronic
- Max power output:193hp@5,300 rpm
- Max torque:206ib ft@3,950 rpm
- Top speed:236km/h(234)
- 0-100km/h:7.5s(8.8)
535i
- Engine:3498cc,V8,32 valves
- Gearbox:5 speed manual or 5 speed Steptronic
- Max power output:235hp@5,700 rpm
- Max torque:230ib ft@3,300 rpm
- Top Speed:247Km/h(244)
- 0-100km/h:7s(7.7)
540i
- Engine:4398cc,V8,32 valves
- Gearbox:6 speed manual or 5 speed Steptronic
- Max power output:286hp@5,700 rpm
- Max torque:310ib ft@3,900 rpm
- Top Speed:250Km/h-Electronically limited
- 0-100km/h:6.2s(6.5)
<M5 - The fire-breathing saloon
- Engine:4941cc, V8 32 valves, Double VANOS
- Gearbox:6 speed manual only
- Max power output:400bhp@6,600rpm
- Max torque output:600Nm@3,800rpm
- Top Speed:250Km/h - Electronically limited
- 0-100Km/h:5.3s
NOTE:figures in brakets refer to cars with automatic tranmission
