BMW M5   (E28)
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Key specs

BMW M5 Sedan 1985, 1987

What is the body type?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car?245 km/h
0-100 km/h: 6.5 sec
How much power?286 Hp, 340 Nm
What is the engine size?3.5 l
3453 cm3
How many cylinders?6, Inline
How long is this vehicle?4620 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1700 mm
What is the curb weigh?1430 kg
What is the gross weigh?1900 kg
How much trunk (boot) space?640 l
How many gears?5
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1985-1987 BMW M5 (E28) 3.5 (286 Hp) Specs 1985, 1986, 1987

General information
Brand BMW
Model M5
Generation M5 (E28)
Modification (Engine) 3.5 (286 Hp)
Start of production 1985
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats5
Doors4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 16.5 l/100 km 14.26 US mpg
17.12 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph6.5 sec
Maximum speed245 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio5 kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 286 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Power per litre 82.8 Hp/l
Torque 340 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement3453 cm3
Number of cylinders6
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore93.4 mm
Piston Stroke84 mm
Compression ratio10.5
Number of valves per cylinder4
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Engine oil capacity6.0 l
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1430 kg
Max. weight 1900 kg
Max load 470 kg
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 640 l
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
Dimensions
Length 4620 mm
Width 1700 mm
Height 1400 mm
Wheelbase 2625 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.3 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Independent, spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Tires size 195/70 R14
Wheel rims size 6.5J x 14