BMW 5 Series M5 (250kW) M
4 Door Saloon with 5 speed Manual gearbox
E34
Comprehensive statistics for the third generation E34 BMW 5 Series M5 (250kW) M, a 4 door petrol saloon with a 5 speed manual gearbox. It has a front engine rear wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 250 kW of power and 400 N⋅m of torque, providing a 0-100 km/h time of 5.7 seconds.
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 | Power Assisted Rack & Pinion |
| Suspension Front | Independent using Coil Springs with Anti-Roll Bar |
| Suspension Rear | Independent Semi-Trailing Arm using Coil Springs with Anti-Roll Bar |
| Brakes Front | Ventilated Disc |
| Brakes Rear | Disc |
| Braking System | Servo-assisted ABS |
| VED | Not Specified |
| Effizienz | Not Specified |
| Insurance Group | Not Specified |
Performance
| Power (kW) | 250 kW @ 6,900 RPM |
|---|---|
| Torque (N⋅m) | 400 N⋅m @ 4,750 RPM |
| Redline (RPM) | |
| 0-80 km/h (0-50 mph) | 4.4 seconds |
| 0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph) | |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 5.7 seconds |
| 0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph) | 13 seconds |
| Quarter Mile Time (seconds) | |
| Standing Kilometer Time (seconds) | 25.2 seconds |
| Top Speed (km/h) | (limited to 250 km/h) |
| Weight US (kg) | 1,711 kg |
| Weight Distribution | 50.6:49.4 |
| Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) | 146 kW per ton |
| CO2 (g/km) | Not Specified |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) | 0.32 Cd |
| Frontal Area (m2) | 2.07 m2 |
| Drag Area (CdA) | 0.66 CdA |
| Max Load (kg) | |
| Towing Weight Unbraked (kg) | |
| Towing Weight Braked (kg) |
Dimensions
| Length (mm) | 4,720 mm |
|---|---|
| Width (mm) | 1,751 mm |
| Height (mm) | 1,392 mm |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | |
| Wheels |
Front: Not Specified Rear: Not Specified |
| Tyres |
Front: 235/45 ZR17 Rear: 255/40 ZR17 |
| Front Track (mm) | 1,474 mm |
| Rear Track (mm) | 1,496 mm |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,761 mm |
| Turning Circle (m) | 11 m |
| Boot Capacity (L) |
Fuel Consumption
| Combined MPG | Not Specified |
|---|---|
| Urban MPG | Not Specified |
| Extra-Urban MPG | Not Specified |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 90 L |
Additional Information
| Engine Manufacturer: | BMW |
|---|---|
| Engine Cylinder Configuration: | I6 |
| Engine Position: | Front |
| Engine Layout: | Longitudinal |
| Engine Capacity (cc): | 3,795 |
| Aspiration: | NA |
| Bore and Stroke (mm): | 94.6 x 90 |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Valves: | 4 |
| Engine Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Management: | Bosch Motronic Fuel Injection |
| Intercooler: | No |
| Catalytic Converter: | Yes |
| Top Gear Ratio: | 0.81 |
| Final Drive Ratio: | 3.91 |
Page Last Updated: 3rd November 2020