BMW M5

General information
Model	BMW M5
Year	1988
Category	Large/luxury cars
Rating	54.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Engine size	3533 ccm (215.58 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving	18.1 litres/100 km (13.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving	9.0 litres/100 km (26.16 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving	9.4 litres/100 km (25.02 miles per gallon)
Seats	5
Drive	Rear wheels
Transmission	Manual, 5-speed
Engine and transmission
Engine location	Front, longitudinal
Displacement	3533 ccm (215.58 cubic inches)
Engine type	Inline, 6 cylinder
Max power	315.30 PS (232 kW or 311 HP) at 6900 Rev. per min.
Max torque	360.00 Nm (36.7 kgf-m or 265.5 ft.lbs) at 4750 Rev. per min.
Compression	10.0:1
Bore x stroke	93.4 x 86.0 mm (3.7 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel system	Injection
Valves per cylinder	4
Lubrication system	Wet sump
Cooling system	Liquid
Gearbox	Manual, 5-speed
Speed and acceleration
Top speed	253.0 km/h (157.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)	6.4 seconds
0-50 miles	4.9 seconds
0-60 miles	6.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio	0.1819 PS/kg
Exterior and interior
Chassis type	Sedan/saloon
Max no. of doors	4
Passenger space	4450 litres (1,176 gallons)
Steering, brakes and tires
Brake details	Antiblocking system (ABS)
Dimensions and weight
Weight	1733 kg (3,820.6 pounds)
Overall length	4730 mm (186.2 inches)
Overall width	1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height	1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Wheelbase	2770 mm (109.1 inches)