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BMW M5

General information

ModelBMW M5
Year1985
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3453 ccm (210.70 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving16.5 litres/100 km (14.26 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.6 litres/100 km (27.51 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.7 litres/100 km (24.25 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement3453 ccm (210.70 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power260.00 PS (191 kW or 256 HP) at 4800 Rev. per min.
Max torque290.18 Nm (29.6 kgf-m or 214.0 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression8.0:1
Bore x stroke91.9 x 86.1 mm (3.6 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed245.0 km/h (152.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.1 seconds
0-50 miles4.4 seconds
0-60 miles6.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1733 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4450 litres (1,176 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS) ABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1500 kg (3,306.9 pounds)
Overall length4630 mm (182.3 inches)
Overall width1710 mm (67.3 inches)
Overall height1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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