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M5 (E34) 3.6
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Produced
September 1988 – March 1993.
Engine
In-line 6-cylinder, iron block and aluminium DOHC 24-valve cylinder head. 
93.4 x 86mm, 3,535cc, compression ratio 10.0:1.
Bosch fuel injection.
315bhp at 6,900rpm, (310bhp in USA) 266lb.ft at 4,750rpm.
Transmission
Front-engine, rear drive. 
Final drive 3.91:1, 25% limited-slip differential.
Gear ratios
1st 3.51;
2nd 2.08;
3rd 1.35;
4th 1.00;
5th 0.81:1

Front Suspension

Independent,
coil springs,
MacPherson struts,
Bilstein gas-filled telescopic dampers,
25mm anti-roll bar.  

Rear Suspension

Independent,
coil springs,
semi trailing arms,
auxiliary pivot link,
Bilstein gas-filled telescopic dampers,
18mm anti roll bar.
Steering
Recirculating-ball steering (15.64:1 ratio) speed-variable power assisted.

Brakes

Servo assisted
315mm / 12.4in vented front discs,
300mm / 11.8in solid rear discs.
Wheels & Tyres
Alloy 8 x 17in wheels with 235 / 45 ZR17 tyres.
optional 9 x 17in wheels with 255 / 40 ZR17 tyres.
Body
4 door saloon in steel
Dimensions
Length 4,720mm / 186in,
wheelbase 2,761mm / 108.7in,
width 1,751mm / 68.9in,
height 1,392mm / 54.8in,
kerb weight 1,670kg / 3,682lb.
Number produced
8,079 + 265 CKD.
UK retail price
£43,465 in 1990.
Road Test
Quoted bhp 315
Maximum (mph) 157
0 - 30mph (sec) 2.6
0 - 40mph   3.8
0 - 50mph   5.1
0 - 60mph   6.4
0 - 70mph   8.4
0 - 80mph 10.5
0 - 90mph 12.6
0-100mph 15.6
0-110mph 18.2
0-120mph 22.2
standing 1/4 mile 15.0
50-70 (top)   9.2
Overall MPG 19.0
Kerb weight (kg) 1,670
Source/date
Autocar 9/90