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1985 BMW M5 (E28) joins the BMW expansion with source-backed core specifications. The seeded observations prioritize stable historical reference data from Wikipedia and linked source tables; ambiguous market-specific or unsourced figures are omitted rather than guessed.
Each figure carries an evidence mark and a text label; expand a value for its full provenance — citation, verification, test conditions, and any alternate figures.
Originally reported as 6.5 s; stored canonically.
Wikipedia — BMW M5Database
Published 0-100 km/h claim. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
The headline numbers for the 1985 BMW M5 (E28), answered straight from its sourced record.
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Originally reported as 6.3 s; stored canonically.
EncyCARpedia lists this exact 0-60 mph value for the matching model/body. Kept LOW confidence because the source is a specialist specifications database, not an instrumented test or manufacturer document.
Originally reported as 55.7 in; stored canonically.
Wikipedia — BMW M5Database
Official height in inches. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
Originally reported as 181.9 in; stored canonically.
Wikipedia — BMW M5Database
Official length in inches. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
Wikipedia — BMW M5Database
6-cylinder engine. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
Originally reported as 3453 cc; stored canonically.
Wikipedia — BMW M5Database
M88/3 displacement. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
Originally reported as 148.913075 kW/t; stored canonically.
Calculated from Peak power · Curb weight.
Originally reported as 245 km/h; stored canonically.
Wikipedia — BMW M5Database
Electronically limited top speed. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
Wikipedia — BMW M5Database
Official seating count. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
Wikipedia — BMW M5Database
Official curb weight. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
Backed by 2 source documents. Expand any value for its full provenance — citation, verification, test conditions, and alternate figures.
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Add dataOriginally reported as 103.3 in; stored canonically.
Wikipedia — BMW M5Database
Official wheelbase. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
Originally reported as 66.9 in; stored canonically.
Wikipedia — BMW M5Database
Official width in inches. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
Wikipedia — BMW M5Database
Inline-6 engine layout. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
Wikipedia — BMW M5Database
Front-engine layout. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
Wikipedia — BMW M5Database
Naturally aspirated induction. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
Wikipedia — BMW M5Database
5 forward gears. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
Originally reported as 210 kW; stored canonically.
Wikipedia — BMW M5Database
European M88/3 output. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
Originally reported as 340 N·m; stored canonically.
Wikipedia — BMW M5Database
M88/3 torque. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
Wikipedia — BMW M5Database
Transmission type per source data. Historical/global icon value; source page can mix market variants, so seeded as representative reference data.
