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Year: 1987
Make: BMW
Model: 'E28 M5' Race Car
Registration: N/A
Odometer: tba

• Powered by the legendary S38 engine
• Impressive specification with many high-end components
• Offered from The Continental Performance Collection

The BMW 5 Series is one of the most iconic executive saloons of the 1980s, later forming the basis for BMW's first super-saloon, the E28 M5. This outstanding example has been extensively re-engineered into a competition-focused E28 'M5', combining period motorsport styling with serious performance capability.

Originally supplied as a 520i Lux, the car has been fully transformed and now features the legendary S38 straight-six engine from a BMW E34 M5. Tuned to approximately 360bhp and paired with uprated engine management and exhaust system, it delivers strong mid-range performance and a 6,900rpm redline, making it highly effective in competition use.Finished in a striking period Jagermeister livery, the car is well-known within BMW motorsport circles and has featured in publications including Total BMW and BMW Car Magazine, underlining its recognised status within the scene.

The specification is thoroughly track-focused, featuring a carbon fibre bonnet and boot lid, Group 5-style wide arches, Gaz coil-over suspension, an E34 M5 limited-slip differential and substantial ET11 Wagner two-piece split-rim wheels. Braking is handled by uprated components with performance pads, while an Accusump system provides engine oil protection under sustained load. Inside, the car retains a purposeful but well-finished race environment, with a full multi-point roll cage, Alcantara-trimmed dashboard, DigiDash 2 display, Momo steering wheel and Corbeau bucket seats fitted with six-point harnesses.

This vehicle forms part of The Continental Performance Collection, a carefully curated private assemblage of significant modern performance and competition machinery, with a strong focus on BMW M cars and driver's machines. Well documented with build history, invoices and magazine features, this E28 'M5' represents a properly developed historic race car with genuine provenance. Built for the top A2 (over 3,600cc) class in Classic Thunder Cars, it remains eligible for a wide range of historic motorsport events and is ready to be enjoyed on track once again. Consigned by Fraser Smith

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Technical Details

Vehicle data

Make: BMW
Model series: 5 Series
Model name: M5
Manufacturer code: E28
First registration date: Not provided
Year of manufacture: 1987
Mileage (read)
Chassis number: Not provided
Engine number: Not provided
Gearbox number: Not provided
Matching numbers: Not provided
Number of owners: Not provided

Technical details

Body style: Saloon
Power (kW/hp): 210/286
Cubic capacity (cm³): 3453
Cylinders: 6
Doors: 4
Steering: Not specified
Gearbox: Manual
Gears: Not provided
Transmission: Rear
Front brakes: Disc
Rear brakes: Disc
Fuel type: Petrol

Individual Configuration

Exterior color: Others
Manufacturer color name: -

Interior color: Others
Interior material: Others

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1987 | BMW M5