BMW M5 E34 3.8 (E34) Sedan
250 kW340 PS335 hp400 Nm1988–1995
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- Power
- 250 kW 340 PS · 335 hp
- Torque
- 400 Nm 295 lb-ft
- Kerb weight
- 1,550 kg
- Displacement
- 3,795 cm³
A 3.8-litre six-cylinder petrol engine with 250 kW (340 PS) and 400 Nm of torque powers the BMW M5 E34 3.8 (E34) sedan.
In a M5 E34 line-up of 2 versions, the M5 E34 3.8 (E34) tops the power chart, 8% above the entry 3.6 (E34) (232 kW). The M5 E34 3.8 (E34) is also the strongest on torque (400 Nm) and the best on power-to-weight (219 PS per tonne). On paper, it tips the scales at 1,550 kg.
M5 E34 3.8 (E34): measurable strengths
- Most powerful version of the M5 E34: 250 kW (340 PS)
- Most torque in the range: 400 Nm
- Best power-to-weight in the range: 219 PS per tonne
Engine
| Engine code | S38B38 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 3,795 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
| Kerb weight | 1,550 kg 3,417 lb |
|---|
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1988–1995 |
| Generation | M5 E34 (1988–1995) |
| Used price today | about €30,000–48,000 AutoScout24, Nov 2026, 27 listings |
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