BMW M535i (E28), 1985
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BMW M535i (E28), 1985 | € 29.500,--

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BMW M535i, year 1985. Chassis number (VIN) WBADC710400642380. This wonderful M535i is finished in the popular colour Alpineweiss and combined with a beige (tan) leather interior. This BMW M535i was sold new in the Nice region in the south of France. The automobile was imported to the Netherlands in 2012. From new, the car has driven 238,510 kilometres. The rugged BMW mechanicals were well serviced over the years; in 2025 the car received a major service from a Dutch BMW specialist. This M535i is in good condition. The exterior looks fantastic, with great paint and superb BBS wheels (instead of the original TRX wheels). The interior is in good original condition, but it would benefit from a deep clean and leather care by an interior detailing specialist, which would make it almost like new again. The car is fitted with a working air‑conditioning system.
The BMW M535i was introduced as the high‑performance flagship of the E28 5‑Series, blending executive comfort with genuine sporting ability. Powered by the 3.5‑litre straight‑six from the BMW 635 CSi, it delivered strong performance and a wonderfully characterful engine note. The model featured uprated suspension, larger brakes, and distinctive M‑Technic details that set it apart visually and dynamically from the standard range. Inside, the M535i offered sport seats and purposeful trim that reflected its Motorsport pedigree. Nowadays, the M535i is regarded as the car that laid the foundations for the legendary M5. The M535i is a rare performance saloon, with only 9,424 examples built from 1985 until 1988. This example, in good and wonderfully original condition, is a great find for the enthusiast.

This BMW is for sale at Classic Open.
Price: € 29.500, -.

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The BMW E28 M535i was introduced in 1984 as the top-of-the-range sporting model of the second‑generation 5‑Series. It was developed to offer enhanced performance and handling without entering full BMW Motorsport territory. The model was powered by the 3.5‑litre M30 straight‑six engine, shared with other high‑capacity BMW models of the period. In European specification it produced 218 bhp, giving the car strong performance for its class. The M535i could be ordered with either a five‑speed manual gearbox or a four‑speed automatic. BMW equipped the model with uprated suspension, larger brakes and a limited‑slip differential to improve dynamic capability. Externally it was distinguished by M‑Technic bodywork and specific trim details. The interior featured sport seats, a three‑spoke steering wheel and optional M‑Technic upholstery. The M535i occupied the space between the standard 5‑Series range and the more specialised M5 introduced shortly afterwards. Today it is regarded as an important step in the development of BMW’s performance saloons of the 1980s.

Technical specifications:

Engine: six cylinder in-line (M30B34)
cylinder capacity: 3430 cc
induction: Bosch LE‑Jetronic fuel injection
capacity: 218 bhp at 5200 rpm
torque: 310 Nm at 4000 rpm
gearbox: 5‑speed manual (Getrag 265) or optional 4‑speed automatic
top speed: 230 km/h (manual gearbox)
acceleration 0–100 km/h:  7.2 seconds (manual gearbox)
brakes:  disc brakes all round, ventilated at the front
drive:  rear‑wheel drive
weight: approx. 1430 kg.

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