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BMW M5 {E28}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 93.40 mm × 84.00 mm 3.68 in × 3.31 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3.5 litre 3453 cc (210.715 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.50:1
Fuel system Bo Mot fuel inj.
Maximum power 285.9 PS (282.0 bhp) (210.3 kW) @ 6500 rpm
0-50 mph 4.40 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph 14.50 s
0-100 km/h 6.10 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 14.10 s
Standing km 25.90 s
Top speed 251 km/h (156 mph)
Fuel consumption 7.8/9.7/16.5 l/100km 90km/h / 120km/h / urban
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 192.49 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 340.0 Nm (251 ft·lb) (34.7 kgm) @ 4500 rpm
bmep 1237.3 kPa (179.5 psi)
Specific torque 98.47 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.11
Unitary capacity 575.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2625 mm
wheelbase 103.3 in
Length (milimeters) 4620 mm
Length (inches) 181.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1700 mm
Width (inches) 66.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1400 mm
Height (inches) 55.1 in
L:W ratio 1.76
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1465 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3230 lb
Weight distribuiton 52.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 70 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15.4 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 220/55 VR 390
Wheels 165 TR 390
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.81
Final drive ratio 3.73

General information

RAC rating 32.5
Number made
Model code
Model family E28
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1985 BMW M5 {E28} PDF Manual
M5 {E28} picture
Designer unknown
Year 1985

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