The One thousand nine hundred eighty six BMW 528e was a luxury vehicle that effectively represented the moment time of the German automaker's 5-series cars. Featuring stylistic changes from the antecedent hour, the 528e was designed with fuel economy in sense.
Engine
The '86 528e featured a 2.7-liter engine, In spite of the naming scheme designating it a 2.8-liter.Anti-lock brakes became standard on the 528e in 1986.
Buyers of the 1986 528e could choose between a five-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission.
Suspension
According to Edmunds.com, One thousand nine hundred eighty six marked an evolutionary step forward with the suspension in the BMW 528e. It featured a double pivot universal joint and angled coil springs incorporated in the front struts. The rear suspension used a transverse link with improved geometry and the wheelbase decreased half an inch to 103.3 inches.
Brakes
It had an inline six-cylinder engine rated at One hundred twenty one horsepower and a transmission tuned to maximize fuel economy. With its heavy weight of 2,960 lbs., conservative gear ratios and modest engine power, this BMW may not have been a thrill to drive, but it was reasonable on gas consumption for its time.
