BMW 528i (E28)

BMW 5 series 1981 2.8 petrol description

Sedan BMW 528i has been produced from August, 1981 to January, 1988. 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 5 series 2.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.

BMW 528i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
BMW 528i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 208 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 528i fuel consumption is 10 litres per 100km (10 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 13.6 litres per 100 km, which is 36% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 5 series fuel consumption.