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1988 BMW M5 4DR Sedan

4DR Sedan

$47,500 MSRP
3.5l I-6
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
5.8 sec

0-60 mph

14.5 sec

@ 95 mph

Horsepower • Torque
256 hp

Power

243 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,504 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

1988 BMW M5 4DR Sedan

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):

5.77 sec

0-60 mph:

6.1 sec

0-100 mph:

16.62 sec

60-130 mph:

29.07 sec

Top Speed:

147 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.4 sec @ 75.1 mph

¼ mile:

14.54 sec @ 95.3 mph

½ mile:

23.02 sec @ 115.6 mph

1 mile:

37.33 sec @ 131.9 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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