BMW M5 3.8 Manual RWD (340 hp)

Generation 2 (E34) · 1988–1995

General

Car class
E
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Number of doors
5
Number of seats
5
Body type
Estate

Dimensions

Length
4720 mm
Width
1751 mm
Height
1392 mm
Wheelbase
2761 mm
Front track
1474 mm
Rear track
1495 mm
Curb weight
1788 kg
Gross weight
2220 kg

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Engine capacity
3,795 cm³
Boost type
None
Maximum torque
400 Nm
Max torque RPM
4,750 rpm
Cylinder layout
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
4
Aspiration
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Compression ratio
10.5
Bore
94.6 mm
Stroke
90.0 mm
Engine code
S38B38
Engine model
S38B38
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine power
340 hp
Max power (kW)
250 kW
Max power RPM
6,900 rpm

Transmission

Gearbox type
Manual
Number of gears
6
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Wheel bolt pattern
DIA72.6 5x120 mm
Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Independent, Spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc

Performance

Maximum speed
249 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
5.9 s

Fuel Economy

City fuel consumption
19.3 l/100 km
Highway fuel consumption
10.8 l/100 km
Combined fuel consumption
14.8 l/100 km
Fuel grade
95 octane

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