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Comparison BMW M5 (E34) 3.8 (340 Hp) & BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 (277 Hp)


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BMW M5 (E34) 3.8 (340 Hp)
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Brand: BMW BMW
Model: M5 M1
Generation: M5 (E34) M1 (E26)
Engine / modification: 3.8 (340 Hp) 3.5 (277 Hp)
Production start: 1992 year 1978 year
Production end: 1995 year 1981 year
Coupe type: Sedan Coupe
Num. of Doors: 4 2
Num. of seats: 5 2
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 18.0 l/100 km 19.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 8.3 l/100 km 8.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 9.6 l/100 km 12.9 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.33
Fuel tank volume: 90 l 116 l
Power: 340 hp 277 hp
Max power in: 6900 rpm. 6500 rpm.
Maximum speed: 250 km/h 262 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 5.9 sec 5.6 sec
Acceleration from 0 to 200 km/h: 20.7 sec
Torque: 400 Nm @ 4750 rpm. 330 Nm @ 5000 rpm.
Model Engine: M88
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Middle, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 3795 cm3 3453 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 8.0 l
Coolant: 12.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection
Maximum engine speed: 7000 rpm.
Position of cylinders: Inline Inline
Valvetrain: DOHC DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 6
Number of valves per cylinder: 4 4
Compression ratio: 10.5 9
Piston Stroke: 90 mm 84 mm
Cylinder Bore: 94.6 mm 93.4 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission): 5 5
Length: 4720 mm 4360 mm
Width: 1751 mm 1824 mm
Height: 1392 mm 1140 mm
Wheelbase: 2761 mm 2560 mm
Front track: 1474 mm 1550 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1496 mm 1576 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 460 l
Front suspension: Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring
Max weight: 2150 kg 1600 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1650 kg 1300 kg
ABS: yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering
Max. roof load: 100 kg
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.6 m 13 m
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): 1400 kg
Permitted trailer load without brakes: 700 kg
Tire size: 235/45 R17; 250/40 R17 Front wheel tires: 205/55 R16
Wheel rims size: 8J x 17; 9J x 17 Front wheel rims: 7J x 16