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1988 BMW M5 (E34) 3.5 (315 Hp)

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Key specs

BMW M5 Sedan 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

What is the body type, BMW M5 (E34)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, BMW M5 (E34) 3.5 (315 Hp)?9.4 l/100 km
25.02 US mpg
30.05 UK mpg
10.64 km/l
How fast is the car, 1988 M5 (E34) 3.5 (315 Hp)?250 km/h | 155.34 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.3 sec
0-60 mph: 6 sec
How much power, BMW M5 Sedan 1988 3.5 (315 Hp)?315 Hp, 360 Nm
265.52 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW M5 Sedan 1988 3.5 (315 Hp)?3.5 l
3535 cm3
215.72 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1988 BMW 3.5 (315 Hp)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, BMW M5 (E34) Sedan 1988 3.5 (315 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1988 BMW M5 Sedan?4720 mm
185.83 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1988 BMW M5 Sedan?1751 mm
68.94 in.
What is the curb weight, 1988 BMW M5 (E34) 3.5 (315 Hp)?1670 kg
3681.72 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1988 BMW M5 (E34) 3.5 (315 Hp)?2100 kg
4629.71 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1988 BMW M5 Sedan?460 l
16.24 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1988 BMW M5 (E34) 3.5 (315 Hp)?5, manual transmission

BMW M5 (E34) 3.5 (315 Hp) 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 Specs

General information
BrandBMW
Model M5
Generation M5 (E34)
Modification (Engine) 3.5 (315 Hp)
Start of production 1988 year
End of production 1991 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 18.1 l/100 km 13 US mpg
15.61 UK mpg
5.52 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8.2 l/100 km 28.68 US mpg
34.45 UK mpg
12.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 9.4 l/100 km 25.02 US mpg
30.05 UK mpg
10.64 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 6 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h 155.34 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 5.3 kg/Hp, 188.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.6 kg/Nm, 215.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 315 Hp @ 6900 rpm.
Power per litre 89.1 Hp/l
Torque 360 Nm @ 4750 rpm. 265.52 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code S38B36
Engine displacement 3535 cm3 215.72 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 93.4 mm 3.68 in.
Piston Stroke 86 mm 3.39 in.
Compression ratio 10:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 5.8 l 6.13 US qt | 5.1 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 13.3 l 14.05 US qt | 11.7 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1670 kg 3681.72 lbs.
Max. weight 2100 kg 4629.71 lbs.
Max load 430 kg 947.99 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 460 l 16.24 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal
Max. roof load 100 kg 220.46 lbs.
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.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.32
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 235/45 R17
Wheel rims size8J x 17