When the second BMW 5 Series E28 was launched, the BMW 520i provided the entry to the world of six-cylinder engines. It combined fuel efficiency and smooth running with impressive driving performance. More than 216,000 units were manufactured, making the BMW 520i the most successful model in the BMW 5 Series generation E28 with the longest production run.
BMW 520i (E28)
Production
04/1981 - 09/1988
Displacement
1990 cc
Performance
92 kW/125 bhp at 5800 rpm
Price
DM 24.900
Engine Type
Six-cylinder in-line engine
Top Speed
185 km/h/190 km/h; 115 km/h/118 mph