1997 BMW 528 528i specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
No colors available
Packages
$3,450
Starting MSRP
- metallic paint
- wood trim
- leather upholstery
$0
Starting MSRP
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Compact |
| Spare Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Size | 15 x 7 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 15 x 7 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Size | 15 x 7 in |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 140 |
| Displacement | 2.8L/170 |
| Engine Type | Gas I6 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 206 @ 3950 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 190 @ 5300 |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 518.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 19 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 28 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Cruising Range - City | 351.50 mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 2.93 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.66 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.24 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.49 |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.20 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.89 |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Four-link |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Anti-Roll Bar |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Brake Type | Pwr-Assisted |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.7 x 0.87 in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Brake ABS System | Four-Wheel |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.7 x 0.79 in |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 18.5 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.0 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 17.8 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 37.1 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Spare Tire Size | P225/60R15 |
| Front Tire Size | P225/60R15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P225/60R15 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3450 lbs |
| Second Shoulder Room | 55.9 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Front Leg Room | 41.7 in |
| Second Head Room | 37.9 in |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Passenger Volume | 92.5 ft³ |
| Second Leg Room | 34.2 in |
| Length, Overall | 188.0 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.8 in |
| Trunk Volume | 11.1 ft³ |
| Height, Overall | 56.5 in |
| Front Head Room | 38.7 in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in |
| Track Width, Front | 59.5 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 70.9 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 60.0 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| 2.8L DOHC 24 valve in-line 6-cyl engine | Standard |
| Impact sensor system | Standard |
| All season traction control | Standard |
| Steering wheel controls for cruise control, radio, air recirculation | Standard |
| Pre-wiring for BMW cellular phone | Standard |
| Pre-wiring for CD changer | Standard |
| Aluminum 4-link integral rear suspension | Standard |
| Direct ignition system w/adaptive knock control | Standard |
| Courtesy lights w/time delay, automatic activation | Standard |
| Halogen free-form headlights/foglights | Standard |
| Electric remote trunk release | Standard |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars/twin-tube gas pressurized shock absorbers | Standard |
| Analog fuel-economy indicator | Standard |
| Vehicle monitor system w/pictogram display | Standard |
| 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Leather-covered pwr tilt/telescopic steering wheel | Standard |
| 225/60R15 all season tires | Standard |
| 5-speed ZF type C manual transmission w/direct 5th gear | Standard |
| Service interval indicator | Standard |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Central locking system w/double-lock anti-theft feature, 2-step unlocking | Standard |
| Color-keyed hydraulic energy-absorbing bumpers | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry w/keyhead remote, remote trunk/window/moonroof opening, remote interior light activation, panic feature, coded driveaway protection | Standard |
| 3-point seatbelts w/automatic locking retractors, front automatic height adjusters/tensioners | Standard |
| Rear center armrest w/storage compartment | Standard |
| Rear window defroster | Standard |
| Electronic analog speedometer/tachometer | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Driver door lock controls for windows, moonroof | Standard |
| Interlocking door anchoring system | Standard |
| Coinholder | Standard |
| Fully finished trunk w/luggage straps | Standard |
| 3-setting memory feature for driver seat, seatbelt height, steering wheel, mirrors | Standard |
| 18.5 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Variable speed intermittent wipers-inc: articulated RH wiper, vehicle-speed sensitive wiping interval/speed, single-wipe control, heated washer jets | Standard |
| Leather shift/brake grip/boot | Standard |
| City 20/hwy 29 (2.8L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Electronic engine management system | Standard |
| Anti-lock brakes | Standard |
| Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension | Standard |
| Side-impact airbags | Standard |
| Front/rear dual cupholders | Standard |
| All season traction control | Standard |
| Hydraulic energy-absorbing bumpers | Standard |
| Leatherette/Technical Surface interior trim | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/key-off operation, 1-touch raising/lowering, anti-trapping feature | Standard |
| Automatic climate control w/separate temp controls, automatic recirculation control, charcoal microfilter ventilation | Standard |
| Onboard computer w/LCD display | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger airbag system w/differentiated deployment system | Standard |
| 15" x 7.0" 12-hole forged alloy wheels | Standard |
| Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: 10-channel/200-watt amplification, 10-speakers | Standard |
| Color-keyed heated pwr mirrors w/RH automatic tilt-down feature | Standard |
| Outside temperature display | Standard |
| 10-way pwr front seats w/pwr front headrests | Standard |
| 4-channel FM diversity antenna system | Standard |
| LCD main/trip odometers | Standard |
| Anti-lock brakes | Standard |
| Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Front/rear door storage compartments | Standard |
| Full use spare tire/wheel | Standard |
| Drop-down tool kit in trunk | Standard |
| Closeable seatback storage compartments | Standard |
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