BMW M5 1.0 Sedan Europe 3.5 MT Base, Configuration
| Volume | 3.5 l |
| Power | 286 hp |
| Consumption | 9.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Manual transmission |
| Drive | Rear (FR) |
| Number of places | 5 |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Trunk volume | 450 l |
| Front tires | |
| Rear tires |
Basic parameters
| Release period | February 1985 — December 1987 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Transmission type | Manual transmission 5 |
| Engine capacity | 3,453 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 6.50 With |
| Maximum speed | 245 km/h |
| Country of assembly | Germany |
| Number of doors | 4 |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,620 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,700 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,400 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,625 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 5.600 m |
| Front track width | 1,430 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,465 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,430 kg |
| Specific gravity | 5.00 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 70 l |
| Trunk volume | 450 l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | In-line, 6-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 286 hp |
| Maximum power | 210 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 6,500 |
| Maximum torque | 340.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 35.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 4,500 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Compression ratio | 10.50 |
| Cylinder diameter | 93.400 mm |
| Piston stroke | 84.000 mm |
Fuel consumption
| Fuel consumption in the urban cycle | 16.50 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption outside the city | 11.30 l/100 km |
| Combined fuel consumption | 9.69 l/100 km |
Steering
| Power steering |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front stabilizer | |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson-type shock-absorbing strut |
| Rear suspension | Dependent, on trailing arms |
| Rear stabilizer | |
| Sports suspension |
Tires
| Tire size | NULL |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Disk |
Exterior and external equipment
Lights and optics
| Halogen headlights |
Roof
| Luke |