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BMW M5

General information

ModelBMW M5
Year1994
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3795 ccm (231.57 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving18.0 litres/100 km (13.07 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.2 litres/100 km (28.62 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.4 litres/100 km (28.00 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement3795 ccm (231.57 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power345.00 PS (254 kW or 340 HP) at 4800 Rev. per min.
Max torque401.02 Nm (40.9 kgf-m or 295.8 ft.lbs) at 4750 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke88.9 x 80.0 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed249.0 km/h (154.7 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.9 seconds
0-50 miles4.7 seconds
0-60 miles5.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2000 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4870 litres (1,287 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle10 m (389.8 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS) Antiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1725 kg (3,803.0 pounds)
Overall length4730 mm (186.2 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Wheelbase2710 mm (106.7 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)
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