BMW E28 5-Series : RetroFiles : Retro-Motoring

Scoop

This is the remarkably little-changed BMW Five Series saloon, scheduled for release at Frankfurt late next year.

CAR · November 1980

Similar looks - different car

BMW say that their cars should be new, but not primarily look new. So the new 5-Series car, just launched in Germany, appears to be very similar to its predecessor, yet incorporates many new parts and improvements including a new type of rear suspension and a unique service indicator.

Autocar · 20th June 1981

Newcomers : Five with a familiar face

Out of hiding at last comes BMW's new Five Series - not that you'd notice

CAR · July 1981

Newcomers : Nice BMW - old clothes

BMW's revised Five Series models excel in nearly all areas but body design. They lack new image

CAR · December 1981

Powerhouse Alpina!

Now imported into Britain the Bavarian Alpina B9-3.5 is a blisteringly fast version of BMW's Five Series saloon. In its performance the car simply has no peers

CAR · March 1983

Auto Test

BMW 525e: Refined and frugal

Autocar · 14th May 1983

Newcomers : From BMW : The quick diesel

The fastest oil burner around is the claim for BMW's newest Five Series - the 524 turbo diesel

CAR · August 1983

Giant Test

Rover Vitesse v BMW 528i

CAR · August 1983

Alpina in Notts

Alpina. A name synonymous with the most exclusive in high performance saloon cars. One of Alpina's foremost dealers or 'Partners' as they are called, is Sytners of Nottingham. The only people in the world (apart from Alpina themselves) allowed to build complete Alpina BMWs. Sytners are behind the latest offering, the spectacular B2.8. We test the car.

Performance Car · November 1983