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BMW M5
1985 – 1988
Germany
BMW built the M5 from 1985 to 1988. Only one version was offered: the 3.5L 5MT RWD, good for 286 hp. Against its predecessor (1979 – 1981), peak power rose from 218 to 286 hp, and minimum weight went up by 55 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1985 – 1988
Variants1
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power286 hp
0–100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed245 km/h
Fuel economy11.3 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 5MT RWD (286 HP) 3.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 286 hp | 6.5 s | 245 | 5-Speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 3453 cm3 (211 ci)
- Power
- 210 KW @ 6500 RPM286 HP @ 6500 RPM282 BHP @ 6500 RPM
- Torque
- 251 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM340 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Electronic Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 152.2 mph (245 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/70 R14
Dimensions
- Length
- 181.9 in (4620 mm)
- Width
- 66.9 in (1699 mm)
- Height
- 55.1 in (1400 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/57.7 in (1,430/1,466 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 103.3 in (2624 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3185.7 lbs (1445 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4188.8 lbs (1900 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 14.3 mpg US (16.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)
Length4,620 mm
Width1,699 mm
Height1,400 mm
Wheelbase2,624 mm
Curb weight1,445 kg
Torque340 Nm
Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.
