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BMW M5
1979 – 1981
Germany
BMW built the M5 for only a short time, between 1979 and 1981. It came in a single version, the 3.5L 5MT RWD with 218 hp.
Body styleNot specified
Production1979 – 1981
Variants1
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power218 hp
0–100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed229 km/h
Fuel economy—
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 5MT RWD (218 HP) 3.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 218 hp | 7.6 s | 229 | 5-Speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 3453 cm3 (211 ci)
- Power
- 160.3 KW @ 5200 RPM218 HP @ 5200 RPM215 BHP @ 5200 RPM
- Torque
- 229 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM310 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Electronic Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 142 mph (229 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/70 VR14
Dimensions
- Length
- 181.8 in (4618 mm)
- Width
- 66.5 in (1689 mm)
- Height
- 56 in (1422 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56/57.3 in (1,422/1,455 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 103.8 in (2637 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6 in (152 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 21.9 cuFT (620 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.37
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3064.4 lbs (1390 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4188.8 lbs (1900 kg)
Length4,618 mm
Width1,689 mm
Height1,422 mm
Wheelbase2,637 mm
Curb weight1,390 kg
Torque310 Nm
Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.
