BMW M5 3.5 Manual (286 hp)

Generation 1 (E28) · 1985–1988

General

Turning circle
11.3 m
Car class
E
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Body type
Sedan
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
5

Dimensions

Width
1699 mm
Length
4620 mm
Height
1400 mm
Wheelbase
2624 mm
Boot volume (min)
259 L
Curb weight
1445 kg
Gross weight
1900 kg
Payload
470 kg
Boot volume (max)
382 L
Front track
1430 mm
Rear track
1466 mm

Engine

Bore
93.4 mm
Stroke
84.0 mm
Compression ratio
10.5
Engine type
Petrol
Engine model
M88/3
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Engine capacity
3,453 cm³
Engine power
286 hp
Max power RPM
up to 6,500 rpm
Maximum torque
340 Nm
Aspiration
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Boost type
None
Cylinder layout
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
4
Max torque RPM
4,000 rpm
Engine code
M88/3
Valvetrain
OHC

Transmission

Number of gears
5
Gearbox type
Manual
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Independent, Spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc

Performance

Maximum speed
245 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
6.5 s
Cruising range
from 420 to 900 km

Fuel Economy

City fuel consumption
16.5 l/100 km
Highway fuel consumption
7.8 l/100 km
Fuel grade
95 octane
Combined fuel consumption
11.3 l/100 km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

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