BMW 628 CSi

BMW 6 series 1976 2.8 petrol description

Coupe BMW 628 CSi has been produced from October, 1979 to August, 1982. 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.
BMW 628 CSi accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 200 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 628 CSi fuel consumption is 12 litres per 100km (8.3 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient BMW 6 sērija 1976 - 1982 versions. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 580 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.

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 1.7 seconds faster (in 9.3 seconds).
BMW 6 series 1976

BMW 628 CSi technical data

Model: BMW 628 CSi
Body style: Coupe
Production period: 1979. October ... 1982. August 
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 Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 200 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 12.0 (combined)
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: 1850 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 [1976 - 1982] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
BMW 628 CSi Oct 1979 — Aug 1982 2.8 Petrol 184 HP 12.0 l/100km Manual (4)
BMW 628 CSi Oct 1979 — Aug 1982 2.8 Petrol 184 HP 12.0 l/100km Automatic
BMW 630 CS Jan 1976 — Dec 1979

Most fuel efficient version

3.0 Petrol 185 HP 11.4 l/100km Manual (4)
BMW 630 CS Jan 1976 — Dec 1979 3.0 Petrol 185 HP 12.4 l/100km Automatic
BMW 633 CSi Jul 1976 — Aug 1982 3.2 Petrol 197 HP 12.0 l/100km Manual (4)
BMW 633 CSi Jul 1976 — Aug 1982 3.2 Petrol 197 HP 12.0 l/100km Automatic
BMW 635 CSi Jul 1978 — Aug 1982

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds

3.5 Petrol 218 HP 13.0 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 635 CSi Jul 1978 — Aug 1982

Most powerfull version (218 HP)

3.5 Petrol 218 HP 12.0 l/100km Automatic
BMW 6 series 1976 reviews
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