BMW M5 (1988-1995)
The third generation of the BMW 5 Series (E34) was officially presented to the press in January 1988. This was a completely new development. BMW Motorsport GmbH also launched the BMW M5 high-performance saloon on the market generating an impressive 315 hp in 1988. The high-revving 6-cylinder engine developed a maximum torque of 360 Nm at 4750 rpm and accelerated the saloon weighing 1,717 kg to 100 km/h within just 6.3 seconds. From 1992, the engine even generated as much as 340 hp, making the BMW M5 the most powerful German series saloon.
BMW M5 saloon, 315 bhp
General Data
Model Year……………………………1988 – 1993
No. of Units…………………………..11,363 (all M5 saloons)
Price……………………………………DM 98,800
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………3535
Power Output…………………………232 (311 hp) at 6900 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….250 km/h (155 mph)
BMW M5 saloon, 340 bhp
General Data
Model Year……………………………1991 – 1995
No. of Units…………………………..11,363 (all M5 saloons)
Price……………………………………DM 120,850
Technical Data
Type of EngineSix-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………3795
Power Output…………………………250 kW/340 bhp at 6900 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….250 km/h (155 mph)
BMW M5 touring
Following the successful launch of the high-power BMW M5 saloon with an impressive 315 hp in 1988, BMW Motorsport GmbH went one step further in 1992 and presented the BMW M 5 as a touring model. BMW achieved the impossible with this move: driving performance of a thoroughbred sports car combined with space for baggage and family. The engineering of the powerful touring model was largely based on the M5 saloon. 891 units of this unusual car were supplied.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1992 – 1995
No. of Units…………………………..891
Price……………………………………DM 123,000
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………3795
Power Output…………………………250 kW/340 hp at 6900 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….250 km/h (155 mph)
Dimensions…………………………….4720x1751x1392
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1720