1992 BMW M5 specifications

1992 BMW M5 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2760 mm 108.7 inches
Track/tread (front) 1473 mm 58 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1496 mm 58.9 inches
Length 4719 mm 185.8 inches
Width 1750 mm 68.9 inches
Height 1392 mm 54.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 1733 kg 3821 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.32
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3.5 litre
3535 cc
(215.719 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93.4 × 86 mm
3.68 × 3.39 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.09
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
315 PS (311 bhp) (232 kW)
at 6900 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
360 Nm (266 ft·lb) (36.7 kgm)
at 4750 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
65.6 kW/litre
89.2 ps/litre
88 bhp/litre
1.44 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
101.84 Nm/litre
1.23 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system Bo Mot fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1279.7 kPa (185.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 589.17 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 4.9 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.5 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 14.4 s
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre 26.1 s
Maximum speed 249 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
181.95 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.18 PS/kg
133.82 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 kW/kg
179.46 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.18 bhp/kg
0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
7.47 kg/kW
12.48 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 18.1/8.2/9.4 l/100km urban / 90km/h / 120km/h
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km18.1/8.2/9.4 l/100km urban/90kmph/120kmph
km/litre5.5/12.2/10.6 km/l urban/90kmph/120kmph
UK MPG15.6/34.4/30.1 UK MPG urban/90kmph/120kmph
US MPG13.0/28.7/25.0 US MPG urban/90kmph/120kmph
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 235/45 ZR 17
Tyres rear 235/45 ZR 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.81
Final drive ratio 3.73
general
Carfolio.com ID31350
Production total
Model code
Model family E34
RAC rating 32.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1992 BMW M5 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1545 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1520 kg
BMW 540i -
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 3982 cm3/243.0cuin 286 PS 282 bhp 210 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 3982 cm3/243.0cuin 286 PS 282 bhp 210 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 3982 cm3/243.0cuin 286 PS 282 bhp 210 kW 1675 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1435 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1475 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 1680 kg
BMW M5 -
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5 door estate/​station wagon FR 6M 3795 cm3/231.6cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW 1786 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2498 cm3/152.4cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1465 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2498 cm3/152.4cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1500 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2498 cm3/152.4cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1620 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 2498 cm3/152.4cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1655 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW 1360 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 1565 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW
BMW 5 Series E34 Touring -
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 1630 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 3982 cm3/243.0cuin 286 PS 282 bhp 210 kW 1721 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 6M 3982 cm3/243.0cuin 286 PS 282 bhp 210 kW 1750 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 3982 cm3/243.0cuin 286 PS 282 bhp 210 kW 1800 kg
BMW M5 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 3795 cm3/231.6cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW 1711 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 3795 cm3/231.6cuin 327 PS 323 bhp 240 kW 1650 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 3795 cm3/231.6cuin 327 PS 323 bhp 240 kW 1730 kg
BMW M5 Touring -
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 3795 cm3/231.6cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW 1730 kg
BMW 520i Touring -
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1605 kg
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