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(1994 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3795 cm3 / 231.6 cu in / 231.6 cu in, 249.8 kW / 335.0 hp / 335.0 hp @ 6900 rpm / 6900 rpm / 6900 rpm, 400.0 N·m / 295.0 lb·ft / 295.0 lb·ft @ 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 267 km/h / 166 mph / 166 mph top speed, consumption 8.2 l/100km / 34.4 mpg-UK / 28.7 mpg-US
| 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) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4870 l / 171.98 cu ft / 171.98 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4720 mm / 185.8 in / 185.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 1725 kg / 3803 lb / 3803 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1751 mm / 68.9 in / 68.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1412 mm / 55.6 in / 55.6 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2760 mm / 108.7 in / 108.7 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1474 mm / 58.0 in / 58.0 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1550 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 90 l / 19.8 UK gal / 23.8 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.71 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.33 | Frontal area (A) | 2.10 m2 / 22.6 sq ft / 22.6 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.69 m2 / 7.5 sq ft / 7.5 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 17.2 kW / 23.1 hp / 23.1 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (V8) | 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 details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.05 | |
| Fuel supply | Bo Mot fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 3795 cm3 / 231.6 cu in / 231.6 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Unitary capacity | 632.50 cm3/cylinder / 38.598 cu in/cylinder / 38.598 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 249.8 kW / 335.0 hp / 335.0 hp at 6900 rpm / 6900 rpm / 6900 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 400.0 N·m / 295.0 lb·ft / 295.0 lb·ft at 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm / 4750 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 122.3 kW / 164.1 hp / 164.1 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 65.8 kW/l / 1.446 bhp/cu in / 1.446 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 105.4 N·m/l / 0.92 lb·ft/cu in / 0.92 lb·ft/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 (97 km/h) | 5.80 s / 5.80 s / 5.80 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 194.2 kW/ton / 147.1 bhp/ton / 147.1 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 5.90 s / 5.90 s / 5.90 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 18.0 l/100km / 15.7 mpg-UK / 13.1 mpg-US |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 14.40 s / 14.40 s / 14.40 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 8.4 l/100km / 33.6 mpg-UK / 28.0 mpg-US |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 8.2 l/100km / 34.4 mpg-UK / 28.7 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 192 g/km / 309 g/mi / 309 g/mi (est.) | |
| Range | 1098 km / 682 mi / 682 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.5 | Turning circle | 9.9 m / 32.5 ft / 32.5 ft |
| Suspension front | Independent, MacPherson strut, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB) | Suspension rear | Independent, Semi-trailing arm, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (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 |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
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