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1988 3.5 (315 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

BMW

Series

M5

Model

M5

Generation

BMW M5 (E34)

Modification

3.5 (315 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1988

End of production

1991

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

90 l 23.78 US gal
19.8 UK gal

Engine displacement

3535 cm³ 215.72 cu. In.

Power

315 hp (at 6900 rpm)

Torque

360 Nm (at 4750 rpm) 265.52 lb. ft (at 4750 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1670 kg 3681.7 lbs

Length

4720 mm 185.83 in

Width

1751 mm 68.94 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

8J x 17

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

18.1 l/100 km 12.99 US mpg
15.61 UK mpg

- Extra urban

8.2 l/100 km 28.68 US mpg
34.45 UK mpg

- Combined

9.4 l/100 km 25.02 US mpg
30.05 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

6.3 sec

0 - 60 mph

6 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.32

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

S38B36

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

3535 cm³ 215.72 cu. In.

Power

315 hp (at 6900 rpm)

Torque

360 Nm (at 4750 rpm) 265.52 lb. ft (at 4750 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

93.4 mm 3.68 in

Piston Stroke

86 mm 3.39 in

Compression ratio

10

Engine oil capacity

5.8 l 6.15 US qt
5.1 UK qt

Coolant

13.3 l 14.1 US qt
11.7 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4720 mm 185.83 in

Width

1751 mm 68.94 in

Height

1392 mm 54.8 in

Wheelbase

2761 mm 108.7 in

Front track

1473 mm 57.99 in

Rear (Back) track

1495 mm 58.86 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Ventilated discs

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Wishbone

- Rear

Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

235/45 R17

Wheel rims

8J x 17

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1670 kg 3681.7 lbs

Max. weight

2100 kg 4629.7 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

460 l 16.24 cu ft

- Max. roof load

430 kg 948 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
BMW M5 (E34) 3.5 (315 Hp) is made in 1988 1989 1990 1991