BMW Top Speed

M5 (e28)

245.00 km/h

or 152.24 mp/h

General information
BrandBMW
Model M5
Generation M5 (E28)
Modification (Engine) 3.5 (286 Hp)
Start of production 1985 year
End of production 1987 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 16.5 l/100 km 14.26 US mpg17.12 UK mpg6.06 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 6.2 sec
Maximum speed 245 km/h 152.24 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 5 kg/Hp, 200 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.2 kg/Nm, 237.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 286 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Power per litre 82.8 Hp/l
Torque 340 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 250.77 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M88/3
Engine displacement 3453 cm3 210.71 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 93.4 mm 3.68 in.
Piston Stroke 84 mm 3.31 in.
Compression ratio 10.5
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 6.0 l 6.34 US qt | 5.28 UK qt
Coolant 12.0 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1430 kg 3152.61 lbs.
Max. weight 1900 kg 4188.78 lbs.
Max load 470 kg 1036.17 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 640 l 22.6 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Max. roof load 75 kg 165.35 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4620 mm 181.89 in.
Width 1700 mm 66.93 in.
Height 1400 mm 55.12 in.
Wheelbase 2625 mm 103.35 in.
Front track 1430 mm 56.3 in.
Rear (Back) track 1465 mm 57.68 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.3 m 37.07 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Independent, spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Tires size 195/70 R14
Wheel rims size6.5J x 14