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BMW M5 (E28)
3.5
286 hp3453 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1985-1987
0-100 km/h 6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Performance
| Power | 286hp213kW |
|---|---|
| Torque | 340Nm251lb-ft |
| Displacement | 3,453cc211cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,430kg3,153lb |
| Gross weight | 1,900kg4,189lb |
| Power-to-weight | 200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 21.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.2s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 14.4s Calculated |
| Top speed | 245 km/h 152 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 57.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption city | 16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 70L |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | M88/3 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Sedan |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Gears | 5-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,620mm182in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,700mm67in |
| Height | 1,400mm55in |
| Wheelbase | 2,625mm103in |
| Front track | 1,430mm56in |
| Rear track | 1,465mm58in |
| Trunk volume | 640L |
| Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM5 (E28)3.5 | 286 hp 213 kW |
| Database median | 262 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM5 (E28)3.5 | 6.5 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM5 (E28)3.5 | 245 km/h 152 mph |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
BMW M5 (E28) 3.5PowerTorque
- BMW M5 (E28) 3.5: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMWM5 (E28)3.5 | 6,500 rpm | 4,500 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
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