| 1988 E28 M5 |
| Engine | |
| Type: | in-line, water-cooled 6 |
| Bore x Stroke (mm): | 93.4x84 |
| Displacement: | 3453 |
| Valve Operation: | dohc, 24-valve head |
| Carburetion: | Digital Motor Electronics fuel injection |
| BHP (mfr DIN/SAE): | 256@6500 |
| Chassis and Drivetrain | |
| Transmission: | 5-speed manual (Getrag OD) |
| Front Suspension: | independent, with double joint control arm strut, coil sprints, antiroll bar |
| Rear Suspension: | independent, with semitrailing arms, coil sprints, antiroll bar |
| Axle Ratio: | 3.91:1 |
| General | |
| Wheelbase (mm/in): | 2625/103.3 |
| Track front/rear (mm/in): | 1430/1465-56.3/57.7 |
| Brakes: | disc/disc(ABS) |
| Wheels/Tires: | 165 TR 390 aluminum alloy 220/55 VR 390 |
| Units Produced: | 1235 (US)/2180 (worldwide) |
| Maximum Speed (kph/mph): | 245/148 |
| 0-60: | 6.7 seconds |
| Weight: | 3,420 pounds |
| Drag | 0.42Cd |