BMW 5 Series M5 (232kW) M
4 Door Saloon with 5 speed Manual gearbox
E34

Comprehensive statistics for the third generation E34 BMW 5 Series M5 (232kW) M, a 4 door petrol saloon with a 5 speed manual gearbox. It has a front engine rear wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 232 kW of power and 360 N⋅m of torque, providing a 0-100 km/h time of 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 249 km/h.

The BMW 5 Series E34 started production in 1988 and was in production for approximately 7 years, stopping production in 1995.

The specification listed below is based on a variant produced in 1992.

Specification

Trim M
Seats 5
Fuel Type Petrol
Transmission Type 5 Speed Manual
Body Style Saloon
Layout Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive (Longitudinally Mounted)
Engine Not Specified
Engine Code Not Specified
Transmission Not Specified
Steering Not Specified
Suspension Front Not Specified
Suspension Rear Not Specified
Brakes Front Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear Ventilated Disc
Braking System Servo-assisted ABS
VED Not Specified
Effizienz Not Specified
Insurance Group Not Specified

Performance

Power (kW) 232 kW @ 6,900 RPM
Torque (N⋅m) 360 N⋅m @ 4,750 RPM
Redline (RPM)
0-80 km/h (0-50 mph) 4.9 seconds
0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 6.5 seconds
0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph) 14.4 seconds
Quarter Mile Time (seconds)
Standing Kilometer Time (seconds) 26.1 seconds
Top Speed (km/h) 249 km/h
Weight US (kg) 1,733 kg
Weight Distribution Not Specified
Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) 134 kW per ton
CO2 (g/km) Not Specified
Drag Coefficient (Cd) 0.32 Cd
Frontal Area (m2) Not Specified
Drag Area (CdA) Not Specified
Max Load (kg)
Towing Weight Unbraked (kg)
Towing Weight Braked (kg)

Dimensions

Length (mm) 4,719 mm
Width (mm) 1,750 mm
Height (mm) 1,392 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
Wheels Front: Not Specified
Rear: Not Specified
Tyres Front: 235/45 ZR17
Rear: 235/45 ZR17
Front Track (mm) 1,473 mm
Rear Track (mm) 1,496 mm
Wheelbase (mm) 2,760 mm
Turning Circle (m)
Boot Capacity (L)

Fuel Consumption

Combined MPG Not Specified
Urban MPG Not Specified
Extra-Urban MPG Not Specified
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

Additional Information

Engine Manufacturer: BMW
Engine Cylinder Configuration: I6
Engine Position: Front
Engine Layout: Longitudinal
Engine Capacity (cc): 3,535
Aspiration: NA
Bore and Stroke (mm): 93.4 x 86
Valvetrain: DOHC
Valves: 4
Engine Compression Ratio: 10:1
Fuel Management: Bosch Motronic Fuel Injection
Intercooler: No
Catalytic Converter: Yes
Sump Type: Wet Sump
Top Gear Ratio: 0.81
Final Drive Ratio: 3.73

Page Last Updated: 1st November 2020