

(1988 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1988 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | M5 3.5 | Issued until | 1991 |
| Serie | M5 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | monocoque | |
| Model code | Body designation | E34S | |
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | E34 | Number of doors | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4720 mm / 185.8 in / 185.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 1670 kg / 3682 lb / 3682 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1751 mm / 68.9 in / 68.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1392 mm / 54.8 in / 54.8 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2761 mm / 108.7 in / 108.7 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1474 mm / 58.0 in / 58.0 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1496 mm / 58.9 in / 58.9 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | ||
| Length/wheelbase ratio |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | ||
| 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 details | Bore/Stroke ratio | ||
| Fuel supply | Multipoint Injection | Engine displacement | |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | ||
| Cam Design | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 | |
| Sump | Max. output power | at | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | at |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output | ||
| Coolant | Specific output | ||
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | ||
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 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 | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brakes details | Braked area | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW M5 3.5