Compare: BMW M5 1992 Station wagon (estate) 340 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

Generation

M5 Touring (E34)

Modification (Engine)

3.8 (340 Hp) Manual 5-speed

Start of production

1992

End of production

1994

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

18 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.6 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.1 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

5.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

5.6 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

5.1 kg/Hp, 197.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.3 kg/Nm, 232.6 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

340 Hp @ 6900 rpm.

Power per litre

89.6 Hp/l

Torque

400 Nm @ 4750 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

S38B38

Engine displacement

3795 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

94.6 mm

Piston Stroke

90 mm

Compression ratio

10.5

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

Engine oil specification

Coolant

13.3 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1720 kg

Max. weight

2220 kg

Max load

500 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

460 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1450 l

Fuel tank capacity

90 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1400 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

700 kg

Dimensions

Length

4720 mm

Width

1751 mm

Height

1392 mm

Wheelbase

2761 mm

Front track

1474 mm

Rear (Back) track

1496 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.36

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.6 m

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; 255/45 R17

Wheel rim size

8J x 17; 9J x 17