BMW M5 (E34) 3.8 (340 Hp) 1992

General Information

Modification (Engine)

3.8 (340 Hp)

Start of production

1992 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

1994 year

Engine

Power

340 Hp @ 6900 rpm.

Power per litre

89.6 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

10.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

400 Nm @ 4750 rpm.

Engine displacement

3795

Cylinder Bore

94.6 mm

Piston Stroke

90 mm

Engine oil capacity

5.8 l

Coolant

13.3 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Valvetrain

DOHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1496 mm

Width

1751 mm

Height

1392 mm

Length

4720 mm

Front track

1474 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

1.6

Wheelbase

2761 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.9 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

18 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.3 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.6 l

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

5.6 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

500 kg

Kerb Weight

1650 kg

Fuel tank capacity

90 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

700 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

460 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1400 kg

Max. weight

2150 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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

Wheel rims size

8J x 17; 9J x 17

Tires size

235/45 R17; 250/40 R17

BMW M5 3.8 (340 Hp)