| General information |
| Brand | BMW |
| 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 type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs |
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| 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/h | 6.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 6.5 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Tires size | 195/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 14 |
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