BMW 535i (E28)

BMW 5 series 1981 3.4 petrol description

Sedan BMW 535i has been produced from July, 1985 to January, 1988. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.4 litres, which produces power of 218 horsepower on 5500 rpm - this is the most powerfull BMW 5 sērija 1981 - 1988 version and torque 310 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 12-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 310 000 to 520 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This BMW 5 series 3.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.75 litres.

BMW 535i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 535i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 225 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 535i in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 10 litres per 100km (10 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 15 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.3 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 940 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 11.6 litres per 100 km, which is 16% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 5 series fuel consumption.