(1988 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1988 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | M5 | Issued until | |
| Serie | M5 | Number made | |
| Model family | E34 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4720 mm / 185.8 in / 185.8 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1750 mm / 68.9 in / 68.9 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.71 |
| Height | 1392 mm / 54.8 in / 54.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 1733 kg / 3821 lb / 3821 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2760 mm / 108.7 in / 108.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1473 mm / 58.0 in / 58.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | 50.0 % / 50.0 % / 50.0 % |
| Track rear | 1496 mm / 58.9 in / 58.9 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | 0.320 | Frontal Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 93.4 mm / 3.68 in / 3.68 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.09 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 3535 cm3 / 215.7 cu in / 215.7 cu in |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 589.17 cm3/cylinder / 35.953 cu in/cylinder / 35.953 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | wet | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 231.9 kW / 315.3 hp / 315.3 hp at 6900 rpm / 6900 rpm / 6900 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 360.0 Nm / 265.5 lbft / 265.5 lbft at 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 228.7 kW / 310.9 bhp / 310.9 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 88.0 kW/l / 1.961 bhp/cu in / 1.961 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 101.84 Nm/l / 0.891 lbft/cu in / 0.891 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.81 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.91 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 4.90 s / 4.90 s / 4.90 s | Top (maximal) speed | 253 km/h / 157 mph / 157 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 6.40 s / 6.40 s / 6.40 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 179.46 kW/ton / 244.00 bhp/ton / 244.00 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 6.40 s / 6.40 s / 6.40 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 14.40 s / 14.40 s / 14.40 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 235/45 ZR 17 | Tyres rear | 235/45 ZR 17 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW M5
