(1994 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1994 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1751 mm / 68.9 in / 68.9 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.71 |
| Height | 1412 mm / 55.6 in / 55.6 in | Total (curb) weight | 1725 kg / 3803 lb / 3803 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2760 mm / 108.7 in / 108.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1474 mm / 58.0 in / 58.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1550 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 in | Fuel capacity | 90 l / 19.8 UK gal / 23.8 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.330 | 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 | 94.6 mm / 3.72 in / 3.72 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.05 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 3795 cm3 / 231.6 cu in / 231.6 cu in |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 632.50 cm3/cylinder / 38.598 cu in/cylinder / 38.598 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 249.8 kW / 339.6 hp / 339.6 hp at 6900 rpm / 6900 rpm / 6900 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 400.0 Nm / 295.0 lbft / 295.0 lbft at 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 246.4 kW / 335.0 bhp / 335.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 88.3 kW/l / 1.967 bhp/cu in / 1.967 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 105.40 Nm/l / 0.922 lbft/cu in / 0.922 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.83 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.23 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 4.70 s / 4.70 s / 4.70 s | Top (maximal) speed | 267 km/h / 166 mph / 166 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 5.80 s / 5.80 s / 5.80 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 194.20 kW/ton / 264.04 bhp/ton / 264.04 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 5.90 s / 5.90 s / 5.90 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 | rack & pinion PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.50 | Turning circle | 9.90 m / 32.48 ft / 32.48 ft |
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.STA.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 8J x 18 | Wheels rear | 9J x 18 |
| Tyres front | 245/40 ZR 18 | Tyres rear | 245/40 ZR 18 |
| 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
