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BMW M5 {E34}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 93.40 mm × 86.00 mm 3.68 in × 3.39 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3.5 litre 3535 cc (215.719 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.00:1
Fuel system Bo Mot fuel inj.
Maximum power 315.3 PS (311.0 bhp) (231.9 kW) @ 6900 rpm
0-50 mph 4.90 s
0-60 mph 6.40 s
0-100 mph 14.40 s
0-100 km/h 6.40 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.00 s
Standing km 26.10 s
Top speed 253 km/h (157 mph)
Fuel consumption 8.2/9.4/18.1 l/100km 90km/h / 120km/h / urban
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 179.46 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 360.0 Nm (266 ft·lb) (36.7 kgm) @ 4750 rpm
bmep 1279.7 kPa (185.6 psi)
Specific torque 101.84 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.09
Unitary capacity 589.17 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2760 mm
wheelbase 108.7 in
Length (milimeters) 4720 mm
Length (inches) 185.8 in
Width (milimeters) 1750 mm
Width (inches) 68.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1392 mm
Height (inches) 54.8 in
L:W ratio 1.71
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1733 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3821 lb
Weight distribuiton 50.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.320
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 235/45 ZR 17
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.81
Final drive ratio 3.91

General information

RAC rating 32.5
Number made
Model code
Model family E34
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1988 BMW M5 {E34} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1988

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