1988 BMW M5 4DR Sedan
4DR Sedan
6.1 sec
0-60 mph
14.7 sec
@ 95 mph
256 hp
Power
243 lb-ft
Torque
3,504 lbs
Rear-wheel Drive
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Overview
Vehicle Details
Year:
1988
Make:
BMW
Model:
M5
Trim:
4DR Sedan
Style:
4DR Sedan
Base Price:
$47,500
Drive:
Rear-wheel Drive
Dimensions & Weight
Curb Weight:
3,504 lbs
Length:
189 in.
Width:
66.9 in.
Height:
55.7 in.
Wheelbase:
103.3 in.
Drag Coefficient:
0.4
MPG:
16 city / 22 hwy
Fuel:
17.2 gal. / 327 mi range
Engine & Powertrain
Horsepower:
256 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque:
243 ft-lbs @ 4,500 rpm
Engine:
3.5l I-6
Displacement:
3.5 liters
Engine Config:
Front
Redline:
6,900 rpm
Dyno Chart
Power vs torque across the rev range
Performance
All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.
Acceleration
0-60 mph (1ft):
6.01 sec
0-60 mph:
6.49 sec
0-100 mph (1ft):
15.93 sec
0-100 mph:
16.41 sec
60-130 mph:
25.5 sec
100-150 mph:
55.09 sec
Top Speed:
151 mph
Distance
⅛ mile:
9.6 sec @ 75.6 mph
¼ mile:
14.7 sec @ 95.3 mph
½ mile:
23.02 sec @ 118.4 mph
1 mile:
37.03 sec @ 135.6 mph
Drivetrain
Front Tires:
P225/50VR16
Rear Tires:
P225/50VR16
Tire Compound:
Summer Performance
Transmission:
5-speed Manual
Final Drive:
3.91
Gear Ratios
1: 3.51
2: 2.08
3: 1.35
4: 1
5: 0.81
Speed vs RPM
Gear spacing and speed bands
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