BMW 5 Series E34 3.8 M5 3.8 Sedan
250 kW340 PS335 hp400 Nm1992–1996
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- Power
- 250 kW 340 PS · 335 hp
- Torque
- 400 Nm 295 lb-ft
- Length
- 4,720 mm
- Displacement
- 3,800 cm³
Built 1992–1996, the BMW 5 Series E34 3.8 M5 sedan develops 250 kW (340 PS) and 400 Nm of torque from a 3.8-litre six-cylinder petrol engine.
It is the most powerful of the 3 petrol versions in the 5 Series E34 range, with 127% more output than the entry 2.0 520i (110 kW).
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Engine
| Engine code | S38B38 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 3,800 cm³ 3.8 l · 232 cu in |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 250 kW 340 PS · 335 hp |
| Torque | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,720 mm 185.8 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,750 mm 68.9 in |
| Height | 1,412 mm 55.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,760 mm 108.7 in |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1992–1996 |
| Generation | 5 Series E34 (1988–1996) |
| New price | from about €21,167 (1988) Germany list price at launch (DM, converted to EUR at the fixed rate) |
| Used price today | about €4,000–14,500 AutoScout24, Nov 2026, 158 listings |
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- Wikipedia - BMW 5 Series (E34)