1985 (E28) BMW M5 Specifications & Performance
1985 - 1988 (E28)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 3.5 L Inline 6
- 
- 152 mph
- 
- 6.5 seconds
- 
- 282 BHP
- 
- 25 mpg
- 
- 4 Doors
- 
- 5 Seats
- 
- 450 L
- 
- 1,430 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 152 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 6.5 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 6.3 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 197 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 282 BHP
- Torque
- 251 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 25 mpg
- Urban
- 17.1 mpg
- Total Range
- 384 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 3.5 Litre
- 3,453 cc
- Configuration
- Inline 6
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 282 BHP @ 6,500 RPM
- 286 ps @ 6,500 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 251 lb·ft @ 4,500 RPM
- 340 N·m @ 4,500 RPM
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 4 (24v Total)
- Fuel Injection
- Multi-point
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 70 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- M88/3
- Compression Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 93.4 x 84 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.11:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 82 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 47 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 576 cc
- BMEP
- 12.4 Bar
- 179.5 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (MT)
- 5 Gears
- Tyre Sizes
- 225/50R16
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Semi-Trailing Arm
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Solid Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Large Saloon
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo Space
- 450 L
- Turning Circle
- 11.3 m
- Kerb Weight
- 1,430 kg
- Gross Weight
- 1,900 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 470 kg
- Length
- 4,620 mm
- Width
- 1,700 mm
- Height
- 1,397 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,625 mm
- Front Track
- 1,430 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,465 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
> 1549cc
£375
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