M5 Motorweek Retro Review: 1990 BMW M5 (E34)


The BMW M5 is a high-performance variant of the BMW 5 Series marketed under the BMW M sub-brand. It is considered an iconic vehicle in the sports saloon category. The first M5 model was hand-built beginning in late 1984 on the E28 535i chassis with a modified engine from the M1 that made it the fastest production saloon at the time. M5 models have been produced for every generation of the 5 Series since 1984, with occasional gaps in production (1995 to 1998, 2023 to 2024). Official website: BMW M
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The second generation M5, the E34 shape was introduced in late 1988 in Europe. It was powered by a higher performance version of the legendary 3.5ltr 24valve straight 6 producing 232kw (315PS), but this US version tested by Motorweek has slightly less power of 229kw (311PS).

Its an interesting road test and a great car this was in 1990.

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