How many versions of the E28 M535i were produced?
Ten different versions of the E28 M535i were produced. Eight were built on the Dingolfing line in Germany: seven to European specfication (in various manual, automatic, left-hand drive, right-hand drive, catalyst and non-catalyst iterations), plus one for Japan (solely in left-hand drive, catalyst, automatic-transmission form). In addition, two more right-hand drive, non-catalyst versions (one manual, one automatic) were assembled at the Rosslyn, South Africa factory from Complete Knock-Down (CKD) kits shipped in from Germany. (Note: An earlier South African version of the M535i that pre-dates the German-built model by several years was also assembled in South Africa. This “4709” model retains the drivetrain, body panels and some interior trim from the earlier E12 5 Series, yet features the E28-style dashboard, instruments and center console. See Speical Versions in the E12 M535i FAQ for more information.
