BMW 628 CSi

BMW 6 series 1982 2.8 petrol description

Coupe BMW 628 CSi has been produced from October, 1982 to September, 1987. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.8 litres, which produces power of 184 horsepower on 5800 rpm and torque 240 Nm (Newton metres) on 4200 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 12-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine may have fuel injection system or carburetor, it has no turbine. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 280 000 and 480 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This BMW 6 series 2.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.

BMW 628 CSi has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
BMW 628 CSi accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 204 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 628 CSi fuel consumption is 10 litres per 100km (10 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient BMW 6 sērija 1982 - 1989 version, fuel consumption in city - 14.4 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1020 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 11 litres per 100 km, which is 10% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 6 series fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also BMW 6 series version with manual gearbox (BMW 628 CSi MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.9 seconds faster (in 9.1 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 10.0 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 1 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 12.0 litres per 100 km.
BMW 6 series 1982

BMW 628 CSi technical data

Model: BMW 628 CSi
Body style: Coupe
Production period: 1982. October ... 1987. September 
Engine: 2788 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 184 HP ON 5800 RPM Torque: 240 NM ON 4200 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 204 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.0 (combined) 14.4 (urban) 6.8 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 11 l/100km (21.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.76m (length) 1.72m (width) 1.36m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Trunk capacity: 413 litres
Gross weight: 1830 kg

BMW 628 CSi engine M30B28

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 280,000 to 480,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 2788 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 86 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 80 mm
Compression ratio 9 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Carburettor or injector
BMW 628 CSi oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity 12 litres (12.7 quarts)
Power 165 - 185 HP ON 5800 RPM
Torque 235 - 240 NM ON 4200 RPM
Start of production (year) 1968
Duration of production 24 years
Engine also used on BMW 5 sērija

All BMW 6 series coupe [1982 - 1989] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
BMW 628 CSi Oct 1982 — Sep 1987

Most fuel efficient version

2.8 Petrol 184 HP 10.0 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 628 CSi Oct 1982 — Sep 1987

Most fuel efficient version

2.8 Petrol 184 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
BMW 635 CSi Sep 1987 — Dec 1989 3.4 Petrol 211 HP 12.0 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 635 CSi Sep 1987 — Dec 1989 3.4 Petrol 211 HP 12.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
BMW 635 CSi Oct 1982 — Dec 1987

Most fuel efficient version

3.4 Petrol 218 HP 10.0 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 635 CSi Oct 1982 — Dec 1987

Most fuel efficient version

3.4 Petrol 218 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
BMW M 635 CSi Jan 1984 — Dec 1987

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds

3.5 Petrol 286 HP 11.3 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 6 series 1982 reviews
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