BMW M5 1988–1995
2 generation (E34)General information
Number of doors4
Car classE
CountryGermany
Steering wheel positionLeft
At a glance
Engine3795 cm3 Gasoline
Power335 hp
GearboxManual
Origin
Germany
GermanySpecifications
Engine
Compression ratio10.5
Max power (kW)250 kW
Engine power335 hp
Engine power340 PS
Capacity3795 cm3
Valves per cylinder4
Maximum torque400 N*m
Turnover of maximum torque4750 RPM
Number of cylinders6
Max power at RPM6900 RPM
Stroke cycle90.0 mm
Cylinder bore94.6 mm
Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)
Timing beltDOHC
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutinline
Boost typenone
Engine modelS38B38
Engine codeS38B38
Bodywork
Clearance120 mm
Height1392 mm
Front track1474 mm
Front track width1474 mm
Rear track1496 mm
Back track width1496 mm
Curb weight1650 kg
Width1751 mm
Full weight2150 kg
Wheelbase2761 mm
Max trunk capacity460 l
Min trunk capacity460 l
Length4720 mm
Number of seater5
Payload500 kg
Pitch Circle DiameterDIA72.6 5x120 mm
Body typeSedan
Gearbox and handling
Turning circle11 m
Number of gear5
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km12.5 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km18.0 l
Max speed250 km/h
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)5.9 s
Fuel tank capacity80 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km9.0 l
Fuel95
Cruising rangefrom 440 to 960 km
Suspension and brakes
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionIndependent, spring
Front brakesventilated disc
Rear brakesventilated disc
Grades & features
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