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BMW M5 (E34)
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2 versions · 2 Gasoline
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 (315 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 315 KM | 1988–1991 |
| 3.8 (340 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 340 KM | 1992–1994 |
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Selected engine version
3.5 (315 KM)
Gasoline · 1988–1991
- Engine power
- 315 KM
- Torque
- 360 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 3,535 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 6.3 s
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
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Basic version information
BMW M5 M5 (E34)- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- M5
- Version
- M5 (E34)
- Engine
- 3.5 (315 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 1988
- End of production
- 1991
- Body type
- Sedan
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 6.3 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 18.1 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 8.2 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 9.4 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- S38B36
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 3535 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
- 86 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Engine oil capacity
- 5.8 l
- Coolant capacity
- 13.3 l
- Power
- 315 KM @ 6900 obr./min
- Torque
- 360 Nm @ 4750 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 90 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.32
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 460 l
- Curb weight
- 1670 kg
- Gross weight
- 2100 kg
- Roof load
- 100 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4720 mm
- Width
- 1751 mm
- Height
- 1392 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2761 mm
- Front track
- 1473 mm
- Rear track
- 1495 mm
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Lateral control arm
- Rear suspension
- Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 235/45 R17
- Rim size
- 8J x 17
- ABS
- yes
Selected engine version
3.8 (340 KM)
Gasoline · 1992–1994
- Engine power
- 340 KM
- Torque
- 400 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 3,795 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 5.9 s
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
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Basic version information
BMW M5 M5 (E34)- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- M5
- Version
- M5 (E34)
- Engine
- 3.8 (340 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 4
- Start of production
- 1992
- End of production
- 1994
- Body type
- Sedan
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 250 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 5.9 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 18 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 8.3 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 9.6 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- S38B38
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 3795 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 94.6 mm
- Piston stroke
- 90 mm
- Compression ratio
- 10.5
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Engine oil capacity
- 5.8 l
- Coolant capacity
- 13.3 l
- Power
- 340 KM @ 6900 obr./min
- Torque
- 400 Nm @ 4750 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 90 l
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
- 0.33
- Minimum trunk capacity
- 460 l
- Curb weight
- 1650 kg
- Gross weight
- 2150 kg
- Roof load
- 100 kg
- Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
- 1400 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 700 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4720 mm
- Width
- 1751 mm
- Height
- 1392 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2761 mm
- Front track
- 1474 mm
- Rear track
- 1496 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.6 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Lateral control arm
- Rear suspension
- Coil spring
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 235/45 R17; 250/40 R17
- Rim size
- 8J x 17; 9J x 17
- ABS
- yes