1983 BMW 528e Base
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- Photo: BMW e28 524tdA 1984 face avant by JLH77, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW 5 Series (E28) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1982 BMW 525i (E28) (50430017693) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 BMW 518i Lux Rear BS O24 by MrWalkr, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW E28 cockpit by Jan Ascher, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1983 BMW 528e Base is a 119-hp 2.7-liter inline-6 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $24,230 MSRP.
It makes 119 horsepower at 4,250 rpm and 169 lb-ft of torque at 3250 rpm.
The 528e measures 189.0 inches long on a 103.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,982 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $24,230 ($79,064 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.7L Inline-6 (M103) |
| Displacement | 2.7 L |
| Horsepower | 119 hp @ 4,250 rpm |
| Torque | 169 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm |
| Bore and Stroke | 84 x 81 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0 |
| Injection Type | Bosch Motronic DME fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Tank Capacity | 16.6 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double-joint spring struts (MacPherson) |
| Rear Suspension | Semi-trailing arms |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Vented Discs, 11.81 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | Discs, 11.81 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | 195/70 R14 |
| Tires Rear | 195/70 R14 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 188.98 in |
| Width | 66.93 in |
| Height | 55.71 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.35 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,982 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1983 BMW 528e Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1983 BMW 528E.
3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1983 BMW 528E
Owner Complaints
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1983 BMW 528E (2 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1983 BMW 528E. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.