BMW M5 (E28) 3.5 (286 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW M5 (E28) 3.5 (286 Hp) /Sedan 1985 - 1987/

What is the body type of BMW M5 (E28)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1985 M5 (E28) 3.5 (286 Hp)?

245 km/h | 152 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.5 sec
0-60 mph: 6.2 sec

What is the power output of BMW M5 Sedan 1985 3.5 (286 Hp)?

286 Hp, 340 Nm
251 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW M5 Sedan 1985 3.5 (286 Hp)?

3.5 l
3453 cm³
210.71 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1985 BMW 3.5 (286 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW M5 (E28) Sedan 1985 3.5 (286 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1985 BMW M5 Sedan?

4620 mm
181.89 in.

What is the width of 1985 BMW M5 Sedan?

1700 mm
66.93 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1985 BMW M5 (E28) 3.5 (286 Hp)?

1430 kg
3153 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1985 BMW M5 (E28) 3.5 (286 Hp)?

1900 kg
4189 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1985 BMW M5 Sedan?

640 l
22.6 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1985 BMW M5 (E28) 3.5 (286 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

Generation

M5 (E28)

Modification (Engine)

3.5 (286 Hp)

Start of production

1985

End of production

1987

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

16.5 l/100 km 14.3 US mpg
17.1 UK mpg
6.1 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

6.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

6.2 sec

Maximum speed

245 km/h 152 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

5 kg/Hp, 200 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.2 kg/Nm, 237.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

286 Hp @ 6500 rpm.

Power per litre

82.8 Hp/l

Torque

340 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 251 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M88/3

Engine displacement

3453 cm³ 210.71 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

93.4 mm 3.68 in.

Piston Stroke

84 mm 3.31 in.

Compression ratio

10.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

5.75 l 6.08 US qt | 5.06 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1430 kg 3153 lbs.

Max. weight

1900 kg 4189 lbs.

Max load

470 kg 1036 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

640 l 22.6 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal

Max. roof load

75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4620 mm 181.89 in.

Width

1700 mm 66.93 in.

Height

1400 mm 55.12 in.

Wheelbase

2625 mm 103.35 in.

Front track

1430 mm 56.3 in.

Rear (Back) track

1465 mm 57.68 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.3 m 37.07 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Independent coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Tire size

195/70 R14

Wheel rim size

6.5J x 14

BMW M5 (E28) 3.5 (286 Hp)1985, 1986, 1987: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions