BMW M5 (E34) 3.8 (340 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW M5 (E34) 3.8 (340 Hp) /Sedan 1992 - 1994/

What is the body type of BMW M5 (E34)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW M5 (E34) 3.8 (340 Hp)?

9.6 l/100 km
24.5 US mpg
29.4 UK mpg
10.4 km/l

How fast is 1992 M5 (E34) 3.8 (340 Hp)?

250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.9 sec
0-60 mph: 5.6 sec

What is the power output of BMW M5 Sedan 1992 3.8 (340 Hp)?

340 Hp, 400 Nm
295 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW M5 Sedan 1992 3.8 (340 Hp)?

3.8 l
3795 cm³
231.59 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1992 BMW 3.8 (340 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW M5 (E34) Sedan 1992 3.8 (340 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1992 BMW M5 Sedan?

4720 mm
185.83 in.

What is the width of 1992 BMW M5 Sedan?

1751 mm
68.94 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1992 BMW M5 (E34) 3.8 (340 Hp)?

1650 kg
3638 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1992 BMW M5 (E34) 3.8 (340 Hp)?

2150 kg
4740 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1992 BMW M5 Sedan?

460 l
16.2 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1992 BMW M5 (E34) 3.8 (340 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

Generation

M5 (E34)

Modification (Engine)

3.8 (340 Hp)

Start of production

1992

End of production

1994

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

18 l/100 km 13.1 US mpg
15.7 UK mpg
5.6 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.3 l/100 km 28.3 US mpg
34 UK mpg
12 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.6 l/100 km 24.5 US mpg
29.4 UK mpg
10.4 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

5.9 sec

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

5.6 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

4.9 kg/Hp, 206.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.1 kg/Nm, 242.4 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

340 Hp @ 6900 rpm.

Power per litre

89.6 Hp/l

Torque

400 Nm @ 4750 rpm. 295 lb.-ft. @ 4750 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

S38B38

Engine displacement

3795 cm³ 231.59 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

94.6 mm 3.72 in.

Piston Stroke

90 mm 3.54 in.

Compression ratio

10.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

5.8 l 6.13 US qt | 5.1 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

13.3 l 14.05 US qt | 11.7 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1650 kg 3638 lbs.

Max. weight

2150 kg 4740 lbs.

Max load

500 kg 1102 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

460 l 16.2 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal

Max. roof load

100 kg 220 lbs.

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1400 kg 3086 lbs.

Permitted trailer load without brakes

700 kg 1543 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4720 mm 185.83 in.

Width

1751 mm 68.94 in.

Height

1392 mm 54.8 in.

Wheelbase

2761 mm 108.7 in.

Front track

1474 mm 58.03 in.

Rear (Back) track

1496 mm 58.9 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.33

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.6 m 38.06 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

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

235/45 R17; 250/40 R17

Wheel rim size

8J x 17; 9J x 17

Specs of BMW M5 (E34) 3.8 (340 Hp) /1992, 1993, 1994/