BMW M5 3.8 • 340 HP
Sedan5-speed manualRear Wheel Drive1988-1994
340 HP
Power
5.9 sec
0-100 km/h
250 km/h
Top Speed
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Type
Basic Information
Body TypeSedan
Doors4
Seats5
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
PowertrainInternal Combustion Engine
Performance
0-100 km/h5.9 sec
0-60 mph5.6 sec
Top Speed250 km/h
Powertrain
Power340 HP @ 6900 rpm
Torque400 Nm @ 4750 rpm
Engine
Displacement3795 cc
Engine CodeS38B38
Engine LayoutFront, Longitudinal
Cylinders6
ConfigurationInline
CompressionCompression Ratio10.5:1
AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
Valves/CylValves per Cylinder4
BoreCylinder Bore94.6 mm
StrokePiston Stroke90 mm
ValvetrainDOHC
Fuel InjectionMulti-port manifold injection
Oil Capacity5.8 L
Coolant Cap.Coolant Capacity13.3 L
Suspension & Chassis
Suspension
Front Susp.Front SuspensionWishbone
Rear Susp.Rear SuspensionCoil spring
Brakes
Front BrakesVentilated discs
Rear BrakesVentilated discs
Steering & Wheels
SteeringSteering TypeRack and pinion
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
TiresTires Size235/45 R17; 250/40 R17
Wheel Rims8J x 17; 9J x 17
Assist SystemsAssisting SystemsABS
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions
Length4720 mm
Width1751 mm
Height1392 mm
Wheelbase2761 mm
Front Track1474 mm
Rear Track1496 mm
Turning Circle11.6 m
Drag Coeff.Drag Coefficient0.33 Cd
Weight & Capacity
Curb Weight1650 kg
Max Weight2150 kg
TrunkTrunk Capacity460 L
Roof LoadMax Roof Load100 kg
Fuel Consumption & Emissions
Consumption
City18 L/100km
Highway8.3 L/100km
Combined9.6 L/100km
Emissions
Fuel Tank & Alternatives
Fuel Tank90 L
US MPG25 mpg
UK MPG29 mpg
km per Liter10 km/L
Transmission & Drivetrain
TypeTransmission Type5-speed manual
Gears5
Drive Config.Drive ConfigurationRear Wheel Drive
Additional Specs
Trailer (unbraked)Trailer (without brakes)700 kg
Trailer (12%)Trailer (12% grade)1400 kg
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