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BMW M5 Touring (E34)

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2 versions · 2 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
3.8 (340 KM) Manual 6-speed Selected Gasoline 340 KM 1994–1995
3.8 (340 KM) Manual 5-speed Selected Gasoline 340 KM 1992–1994

Selected engine version

3.8 (340 KM) Manual 6-speed

Gasoline · 1994–1995

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

Brand
BMW
Model
M5
Version
M5 Touring (E34)
Engine
3.8 (340 KM) Manual 6-speed
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1994
End of production
1995
Body type
Station wagon
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
19.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
10.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
14.8 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
80 l
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1450 l
Curb weight
1720 kg
Gross weight
2280 kg
Roof load
100 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1392 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Turning circle
11 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Anti-roll bar, Trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
245/40 R18
Rim size
8J x 18
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

3.8 (340 KM) Manual 5-speed

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

Brand
BMW
Model
M5
Version
M5 Touring (E34)
Engine
3.8 (340 KM) Manual 5-speed
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1992
End of production
1994
Body type
Station wagon
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
8.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10.1 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)
0.36
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1450 l
Curb weight
1720 kg
Gross weight
2220 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; 255/45 R17
Rim size
8J x 17; 9J x 17
ABS
yes