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  BMW M5 (E34)
1988 - 1995
BMW M5 (E34)
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BMW M5 (E34) BMW M5 (E34)

BMW M5 (E34) review, specs, stats, comparison, rivals, data, details, photos and information on SupercarWorld.com

Specs
Metric   Imperial
 
General
Class Super Saloon
Body 4 Door 5 Seat
Saloon/Estate
Layout Front Engine
Rear Drive
Transmission 5 Speed Manual
Number Built  
Engine
Type Conventional
Details 6 cyl
Capacity
232 in3 
Max Power
340 bhp @6900rpm 
Max Torque
295 lb/ft @4750rpm 
Power to Weight
209 bhp/ton 
Torque to Weight
181 lbft/ton 
Specific Output 90 bhp/litre 
Compression  
Bore x Stroke
 
Fuel Cons
24 mpg 
Emissions  
Performance
Top Speed
155 mph 
0 - 30 mph
 
0 - 60 mph
5.8 sec 
0 - 100 mph
13.7 sec 
0 - 124 mph
 
0 - 186 mph
 
30 - 70 mph
 
Standing qtr Mile
14.5sec @104mph 
60 - 0 mph
 
0 - 100 - 0 mph
 
Ring Lap Time  
Lateral Accn  
Drag Cd  
Dimensions
Length
185.8 in 
Width
68.9 in 
Height
54.8 in 
Weight
3644 lbs 
Wheels (F/R) ? X 18
? X 18 
Tyres (F/R) 245/40 ZR18
245/40 ZR18 
Fuel Capacity
 
Pricing
New Price £n/a
Used Price £10000 - £15000

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Profile

The 2nd generation E34 M5 was the class leading super saloon of the late 1980s, combining quality and practicality with the thrills of a 340hp rear drive manual.

The M5's 3.5 litre straight six produced an initial 311 bhp, increasing to 3.8 litres and 340 bhp with the 1991 facelift. Despite weighing in at 3600 lbs, the M5 could still despatch 60mph in well under 6 seconds, and easily hit a limited 155mph.

Electronic damper controls allowed the driver to change between 'comfort' and 'sport' on the fly. A rare feature back in 1991. An even harder core 'Nurburgring pack' was also available.

Best of all is the fact that this iconic super saloon can be bought in the UK for the princely sum of £10k. Buyer beware though!


Ratings
 
Performance6/10
Handling7/10
Looks6/10
Features7/10
Quality8/10
Costs8/10
Desire8/10
Eco4/10
Practicality9/10
Sound7/10
Overall Rating
70%
Ranks 482 of 1088
Money No Object
69%
Ranks 557 of 1088
Bargain Rating
70%
Ranks 120 of 1088

Rivals
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Ford Sierra RS Cosworth

(1986 - 1992)


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(1990 - 1992)


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(1990 - 1991)
 

Variants
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Lineage
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M5 (E34)

(1988 - 1995)
  

M5 (E39)

(1999 - 2004)
  

M5 (E60)

(2005 - 2010)
 
  

M5 (F10)

(2011 - 2017)
  

M5 (F90)

(2018 - date)

Siblings
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