1981 To 1988 2nd Generation E28 BMW 5 Series History – Video

 

The BMW E28 is the second generation of BMW 5-Series mid-size sedans, and was produced from 1981 to 1988. It replaced the E12 and was initially produced with petrol 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines. In 1983, a diesel engine was available for the first time in a 5 Series. The E28 was replaced by the E34 in 1989. The first BMW M5 was produced during the E28 generation. It was powered by the S38B35 and the M88/3 straight-six engines.