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, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 310 up to 520 thousand 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 automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
BMW 535i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 219 km/h.
BMW 535i fuel consumption is 11 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (9.1 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
BMW 535i technical data
| Model: | BMW 535i | ||
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| Body style: | Sedan | ||
| Production period: | 1985. July ... 1988. January | ||
| Engine: | 3430 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 218 HP ON 5500 RPM | Torque: | 310 NM ON 4000 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
| Top speed: | 219 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 (combined) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres (18.5 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.62m (length) 1.71m (width) 1.40m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | ||
| Ground clearance: | 152 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | ||
| Gross weight: | 1880 kg | ||
BMW 535i engine M30B34
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.| Engine displacement | 3430 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 92 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 86 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8 : 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 | Injection |
| BMW 535i oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 5.75 litres (6.1 quarts) |
| Coolant capacity | 12 litres (12.7 quarts) |
| Power | 185 - 252 HP ON 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 - 380 NM ON 4000 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 1968 |
| Duration of production | 24 years |
| Engine also used on | BMW 6 sērija |
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| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 518 Aug 1981 — Oct 1984 | 1.8 Petrol | 90 HP | 9.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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BMW 518i
Oct 1984 — Jan 1988 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.8 Petrol | 105 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 520i Aug 1981 — Jul 1985 | 2.0 Petrol | 125 HP | 8.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 520i Aug 1981 — Jul 1985 | 2.0 Petrol | 125 HP | 8.7 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
| BMW 520i Jul 1985 — Jan 1988 | 2.0 Petrol | 129 HP | 9.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 520i Oct 1986 — Jan 1988 | 2.0 Petrol | 129 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 520i Jul 1985 — Jan 1988 | 2.0 Petrol | 129 HP | 8.7 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
| BMW 520i Oct 1986 — Jan 1988 | 2.0 Petrol | 129 HP | 9.8 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
| BMW 524d Oct 1986 — Jan 1988 | 2.4 Diesel | 86 HP | 7.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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BMW 524td
Jul 1983 — Jan 1988 Most powerfull diesel version (115 HP) |
2.4 Diesel | 115 HP | 7.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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BMW 524td
Jul 1983 — Jan 1988 Most powerfull diesel version (115 HP) |
2.4 Diesel | 115 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
| BMW 525i | 2.5 Petrol | 150 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 525i | 2.5 Petrol | 150 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
| BMW 525e Apr 1983 — Jan 1988 | 2.7 Petrol | 129 HP | 8.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 525e Apr 1983 — Jan 1988 | 2.7 Petrol | 129 HP | 8.3 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
| BMW 525e Oct 1986 — Jan 1988 | 2.7 Petrol | 129 HP | 8.8 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
| BMW 528i | 2.8 Petrol | 184 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 528i | 2.8 Petrol | 184 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
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BMW 535i
Jul 1985 — Jan 1988 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds |
3.4 Petrol | 218 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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BMW 535i
Jul 1985 — Jan 1988 Most powerfull petrol version (218 HP) |
3.4 Petrol | 218 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |