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BMW M5 (E28)
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| Engine | Fuel | Power | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 (286 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 286 KM | 1985–1987 |
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3.5 (286 KM)
Gasoline · 1985–1987
- Engine power
- 286 KM
- Torque
- 340 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 3,453 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 6.5 s
- Maximum speed
- 245 km/h
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BMW M5 M5 (E28)- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- M5
- Version
- M5 (E28)
- Engine
- 3.5 (286 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 1985
- End of production
- 1987
- Body type
- Sedan
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 245 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 6.5 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 16.5 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M88/3
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 3453 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 93.4 mm
- Piston stroke
- 84 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10.5
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Engine oil capacity
- 5.75 l
- Coolant capacity
- 12 l
- Power
- 286 KM @ 6500 obr./min
- Torque
- 340 Nm @ 4500 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 70 l
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 640 l
- Curb weight
- 1430 kg
- Gross weight
- 1900 kg
- Roof load
- 75 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4620 mm
- Width
- 1700 mm
- Height
- 1400 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2625 mm
- Front track
- 1430 mm
- Rear track
- 1465 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.3 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Double wishbone
- Rear suspension
- Independent coil spring suspension
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Tire size
- 195/70 R14
- Rim size
- 6.5J x 14
- ABS
- no