The second generation was released in 1988, this is a BMW M5 E34, a model that was collected manually. A car was produced until 1995, and for all the time 12,245 models were released. It was both a sedan and a wagon, which was released only 800 pieces.

The appearance is practically no different from, but there are small differences. The front of the car has a hood with embossed lines in the middle. Optics The car is a 4 round halogen lamp. The grill of the radiator has chrome edging and it is made in the classic brand style.

The front bumper is equipped with moldings, rectangular fog lamps at the bottom and headlight washers. Also there is an air intake for cooling.

On the side of the machine looks rapidly, the model is planted below than the civil version. Extensions wheel arches Small, but this is enough so that the car looks stylish. Also there are shallow design lines from below and from above.

Rear, the car has a trunk lid, which forms a small spoiler with its form. Rear lights Also halogen, their form is made in the classic style of the brand, even now the models have similar headlights. The rear bumper received a black molding and essentially nothing more.

Body dimensions:

• length - 4720 mm;
• width - 1751 mm;
• height - 1392 mm;
• wheel base - 2761 mm.

The universal is extremely rare, and in terms of size it is the same.

Characteristics of BMW M5 E34

The machine has two engines, the first was installed until 1991, and the second after. Both engines are called S38B36. The first received a volume of 3.5 liters, it is a row 6-cylinder engine, which issues 315 horsepower and 360 h * m torque. With him the car accelerates to hundreds for 6 seconds, and maximum speed It has a limit for 250 km / h.

It works in a pair with a 5-speed mechanical gearbox GETRAG 280. The drive from the rear model. The first engine will spend a minimum of 18 liters in the city. Injection system multipoint.

In 1991, the volume of this unit was increased to 3.8 liters. Everything remains the same, but the capacity has grown to 340 horsepower, and the torque rose to 400-ta H * m. All this gave a reduction in overclocking for 1 second, and at the same time fell by three liters.

The BMW M5 E34 engine is already in a pair with a 6-speed MCPP GetRag Type-d. In order for the speaker to be excellent, turnover must be at least 5,000. If you find the American version, then you will have on 4 horsepower Less, since there is a catalyst for ecology.

Here good suspensionwhich is completely independent and spring. Front is located a double-click system, behind a monogorjage. Handling is not bad and the machine is relatively comfortable.

The brakes are also excellent, they are completely ventilated, but you need to be careful with them, since the ventilation does not strongly help, overheating are often. It helps you in the control of the hydraulicel, and in braking ABS system.

Salon

Inside the model on modern standards it looks old. Here it can be used both leather and tissue casing. The front seats have small lateral support, which is well supported by the driver and front passenger.

The rear line has two places, as it is divided by a large armrest. Places behind the back are quite enough, there are boxes for trifles and a ski lung. In some configurations there is heating, but unfortunately, only in front.

The steering wheel of the BMW M5 E34 will trim the skin, it is 4th knitting. The instrument panel has only analog sensors. There are small onboard computers And light bulbs about a malfunction.

The central console received not so much interesting, everything is done in the classic style. The console is a little turned to the driver so that it can be comfortable to manage. At the top there is a regular simple radio tape recorder that works on cassettes. Now all this equipment is replaced with modern. Below is a simple climate control unit.

On the tunnel there is a large gearbox selector. After it, we see the alarm button and the buttons of all power facilities. There is also a niche for the trifles and the parking brake handbrake.

The trunk here is the same as on the civil version, that is, a volume of 460 liters.

Price

This car can be bought on secondary marketBut it is extremely difficult to do it. The fact is that there are very few options and the cost is different. There are options for 400,000 rubles, and there is a million. In this case, it all depends on the year of production and from the state, but in addition there is still a tuning degree, and tuning options are present.

By sutie bmw. M5 E34 is excellent machineBut we do not recommend it. it old model, the body rust, the reliability is not the same, but the repair is very expensive. Of course, this is a legend, but it's not worth buying it in our time.

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E34 M5 was released from 1988 to 1995 at the BMW M factory in Garching, Germany. It, like the first M5, was collected manually.

In 1992, a version with the body of the universal, called M5 Touring appeared.

For the first time, BMW M5 E34 with an engine 3.6 liters was shown in September 1988 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, and 3.8 liter version was presented in 1991, while when the version of Touring.

All M5 E34 gathered in the small town of Garching, the suburb of Munich. The version for South Africa was collected in place (that is, in the South Africa) in a small factory in Rosslin from the whale sets that were supplied from Germany. From ordinary

BMW 5-Series E34 M5 E34 externally differed by another front bumper, lateral aerodynamic "skirts", rear aerodynamic diffuser forked exhaust pipe, other rearview mirrors (appeared only since 1993 on Na-Spec) and wheels. Na-Spec versions (versions for the USA) were distinguished by additional turn signals on the front wings. The Salon M5 E34 was distinguished by more expensive skin, a different dashboard, a screwdriver.

The choice of the buyer was offered 2 steering wheel - M-Technic Steering Wheel and M-Technic II Steering Wheel (installed on Na-Spec, but for surcharge). The first version of Na-Spec was distinguished by the presence of climate control, and light gray skin. The second version was distinguished by an inclined gear ratio from 3.91: 1 to 3.73: 1 for better fuel economy, 3 positional memory of the driver's seat and the unique color of Calypso Red Metallic as an option.

The third version was distinguished by original side mirrors, lack of chromium (shadowline), NURBURGRING package and unique Lagoon Green Metallic and Avus Blue Metallic. The first machines had the engine S38 B36 (3.535 cm³). Engine S38 B36 had a power of 315l.s. At 6900 rpm and craving 371 nm at 4750 rpm. Since 1991, S38 B38 engines (3.795 cm ³) were put on all machines. The same engines were installed on M5 Touring.

The S38 B38 engine was different from S38 B36 increased volume, increased compression from 10: 1 to 10.5: 1, reconfigured gas distribution phase system, the new Bosch Monotonic 3.3 injection system, which in general gave an increase in power up to 340ls. and thrust up to 412nm. Until 1994, MCPP-5 GETRAG 280/5 was installed on the machines with the following relations: 3.51 (1), 2.08 (2), 1.35 (3), 1.00 (4), 0.81 (5) and the main gear ratio of 3.91: 1.

Since May 1994, MCPP-6 GETRAG TYPE-D was established with the following relations: 4.23 (1), 2.52 (2), 1.66 (3), 1.22 (4), 1.00 (5), 0.83 (6) and the main gear ratio 3.23: 1. At all M5 E34 there was a differential with a maximum friction coefficient of 25%. The versions with the S38 B36 engine were equipped with M System I wheels, version with the engine S38 B38 drives M System II.

The wheels with disks M System I had dimension 235 / 45zr17, and with disks M System II - 255/40ZR17. All M5 E34, built after May 1994 (Final Evolution) had a wheel with disks M Parallel SPOKE dimension 245 / 45ZR17. There were 7 special versions of M5 E34: "Cecotto" Edition, "Winkelhok" Edition, Naghi Motors Edition, "20 Jahre" Edition, UK Limited Edition, M5 Touring "Elekta" Edition and Final Evolution.

"Cecotto" Edition is named after one of the pilots of the BMW Johnny Cecotto team. The developers tried to create an "ideal M5 E34". A total of 22 copies were produced. Cars were distinguished by two-color skin Nappa, trim from Karelian birch, electric regulators and memory for the driver's seat and passenger. Cars were painted in two colors: Lagoon Green Metallic or Mauritius Blue Metallic. All cars were built in 1991.

WinKelhok Edition is named after another pilot of the BMW Joachim Winkelhok team. A total of 51 copies were created. Different with a reduced battery (from 85 to 66 amps / hour), reduced gas tank (from 98 to 80 liters), body kit and hood, extended disks M System I - 255 ZR17, a small rear spoiler like that was standing on M5 E28 . In this modification, the emphasis was made on a decrease in weight.

"Naghi Motors" Edition. These cars were delivered to Saudi Arabia. Cars had engine S38 B36 increased power - 318l.s. And stained in the colors of Jet Black, Alpine White II and Lagoon Green Metallic. A total of 15 units of this version were produced. The cars were distinguished by the lack of chromium (shadowline), 3-disc CD changer, a green stripe on board, like Alpine lines, red seat belts, telephone.

"20 JAHRE" Edition was built to the 20-year anniversary of Motorsport GmbH. Built 20 copies of this modification. All cars were built in October 1992. All machines were painted in the color of Mugello Red. Engine S38 B38. It features a SHADOWLINE package, airbag for the driver, headlights, air conditioning with automatic recycling and air purification in the cabin, 3-disc CD changer, audio system with 12 speakers (in the usual M5 E34 8), lower body kit painted in color Jet Black, M System II wheels, painted in the color of Jet Black, semen RECARO SR SPORT gray, torpedo and steering wheel, trimmed with black alkantar, red seat belts and a sign on the One of 20 central panel.

M5 UK LIMITED EDITION was built in 50 copies. It was distinguished by the color of Rosso Red Metallic with a two-color salon from the black top of the torpedo, and the rest is white leather, and Karelian birch from the Republic of Karelia (15 copies). There was a second option - ORINOCO METALLIC colors and a sounte of dark gray skin and a color of ripe plums (35 copies).

Engine BMW S38B36 / S38B38

Engine characteristics S38.

Reliability, problems and repair of the engine BMW S38

Especially for the BMW M5 E34 released in 1988, a new sports motor called S38B36 was designed. The basis for this engine was atmospheric M88 / 3 (S38B35), with related M30B34 series, S38 has fewer (although possessing a certain degree of fanaticism, M30B34 can be removed in S38). The M88 / 3 cylinder block was installed lightweight crankshaft with a piston stroke 86 mm (84 mm) and 12 counterweights. The diameter of the cylinders remained unchanged (93.4 mm), the pistons were modified, their compression height is 31.5 mm, and the degree of compression is 10, the length of the connecting rods is 144 mm.

BMW S38 Dual Cylinder Cylinder Head 24-valve with mechanical pushers. Valve adjustment is carried out as needed, cold clearance 0.28 / 0.33 mm. S38B36 camshaft parameters: phase 264/110, lifting 10.7 mm. Inlet valves are 37 mm, graduation 32 mm. The inlet establishes a collector with a variable geometry and, of course, 6 chokes, one for each cylinder, the diameter of each throttle is 46 mm. Nozzles have performance - 270 CC. Control unit - Bosch Motronic M1.2. An equationery collector was applied on the release. A two-row chain is used in the TRG drive, quite reliable.
These innovations allowed to remove power in 316 hp at 6900 rpm.

Since 1992, the S38B36 motor has been upgraded: the crankshaft has been applied with a piston of 90 mm and with 12-dimensional bars, the connecting rods are 142.5 mm, the cylinder diameter is increased to 94.6 mm, new light pistons with a compression height of 30.7 mm, the compression ratio increased to 10.5, And the working volume reached 3.8 liters.
The s38 cylinder heads were also underwent: the inlet valves increased in the diameter of the intake valves to 38.5 mm, the intake and outlet channels were finalized. Camshafts on S38B38 - 264/108, lifting 10.7 mm. The intake manifold was recycled, throttle valves increased in diameter up to 50 mm. The release is also new, control unit - Bosch Motronic DME 3.3.
All this made it possible to improve the behavior of the car on low and medium turnover and increase power up to 340 hp. at 6900 rpm.
The production of sports inline six S38 was stopped in 1996, together with the cessation of the release of the M5 E34 sedan, and the heir came out in 1998, under the hood of the M5 E39, it was called S62B50 and had a configuration V8.

Problems and disadvantages of BMW S38 engines

The main engine diseases are the same (overheating and cracks in the block), like the usual M30 (you can learn about them). Possible leaks of the rear seal of the crankshaft, as well as a whistle at idle (when warming), due to the compressor of the supercharger air of the system of neutralization of exhaust gases. It is worth adding to this more correct service and timely care for bMW cars M5 E34, compared with civil modifications, at the same time, the conditions for their operation are extremely tough. As a result, despite the high resource, almost all BMW S38 motors are dead and buying M5 E34 with such an engine, you buy a good vacuum cleaner to suck money from your pocket. If M5 E34 owned a fan, then good, but the cheapest choice.

Tuning engine BMW M5 E34

S38 atmo. Stroker

The easiest option to increase the power of the engine BMW M5 E34 without boost, it is to buy Schrick 280/280 camshafts with springs, nozzles 440 ss, cold inlet, full sports exhaust with the collector 6-2-1 and then adjust the brain for new iron. Such transformations will increase the return to 380 hp on S38B38 and up to 350 hp on S38B36. This is the most urban configuration. By installing the inlet from 3.8 on the S38B36, as well as camshafts 296/280, along with the porting of the GBC and the increased intake valves up to 39 mm, you will get about 390 hp. GBC porting, increased by 1 mm ink valves, as well as camshafts 296/280 on S38B38 increase power up to ~ 420 hp
Another step towards an increase in power can be replacing the standard piston on lightweight forged (95 mm) under the degree of compression 12, buying carrill's light rods, installation of camshafts 304/296 and the brain Haltech E11 (or other). At the output, get up to 450 hp on S38B38 and up to 420 hp on S38B36.
In addition to the shafts, it is possible to split the BMW M5 E34 by installing a whale line: the crankshaft with a course of 98 mm, n-shaped rods, forged pistons with a diameter of 95 mm under the desired compression ratio.

S38 turbo. Compressor

Instead of described above, on standard engine BMW M5 E34 You can install a turbine or compressor and get the same 450 hp To do this, you will need a classic set: ARP studs, cometic gLP gasket, Receiver, Garrett GT42 with collector, Pipe, Intercooler, Westgate, Blooughoff, 630 SS, 044 Bosch, 85 mm exhaust, MEGASQUIR brain. Inflated 0.5 bar and get under 500 hp On S38B38 and about 450-470 on S38B36. Additionally, bought forged pistons under the compression ratio of 8.5 and n-shaped rods, improving fuel system, you can inflate to 600 hp. and more. Similar can be made using a compressor, ready-made whales will provide about 450 hp. on standard pistons.

The car first appeared in September 1988 at the exhibition in Frankfurt, the production of the car was launched in the same year (at first in the Cedan's body) and lasted until 1995.

Like the previous model, E34S was produced in a small town of Garching, near Munich, and was also going to hand. Special version For South Africa gathered at the factory in the town - Roslin. The car was going from sets that were supplied from Germany, and the chassis installed were made at the BMW plant in Dingolfing. Even the engines were going to manually.

Design

If compared appearance E28S and E34S will become noticeable that the lature body has significant modifications with more streamlined forms, but nevertheless, E34 has retained the type of classical "five", - the aggressive form of the body and some traditions laid in previous models.

Distinctive features were upgraded front bumper, Side Aerodynamic Skirts and Rear Aerodynamic Diffuser. Externally, due to a coarse form, the car seems huge, but in fact it is only 10% harder than its predecessor E28.

In general, the BMW M5 E34 body design was fully implemented in accordance with the Bavarian design, harsh appearance and inner restraint, there were no bright colors and shades, the car's lining was performed without unnecessary delights, but from more expensive skin, its main goal was to achieve maximum comfort and practicality.

Salon

First of all, in all models of the fifth series, the salon was focused only on the driver. Dashboard M5 E34 contains red arrows, oil temperature sensor under the tachometer and the logo "M" between the speedometer and the tachometer.

The black panel is perfectly highlighted with orange lighting, and the controls are ergonomically arranged to the driver.

Sports electro-adjustable seats have five steps of settings, and especially for a comfortable landing was increased between the seats and the front panel.

Engine

M5 E34 was completed with a 24-valve 6-cylinder, which was also installed on M5 E28 and (only less powerful).

Initially, a 3,6-liter option was established (S38B36) with a capacity of 315 hp .. This engine was strengthened due to the fact that the developers applied new wrought steel and changed the scheme crankshaft. In cars supplied to North America and Switzerland, catalytic neutralizers have been installed, and therefore their capacity was less than - 311 hp.

After restyling, since 1992, M5 E34 has received a more powerful 3.8-liter S38B38 power unit, and only on models for South Africa and North America, the engine still retained the volume of 3.6 liters, all for the same reason - the amount of emissions.

IN new version The motor was increased with a capacity of 25 hp, the compression ratio from 10.0 to 10.5, established electronic control throttle valvesDue to what, even working on low revolutionsThe engine produces the power of the average range. Another much important fact was the fact that the work of the flywheel was improved, the suspension was enhanced, and the fuel injection was made by the system - Bosch Motronic 3.3, which in general gave an increase in power.

Sedans with the S38B36 engine for Europe with the arrangement of the steering wheel on the left side (LHD) were produced from September 1988 to April 1992, with a steering wheel located with right side (RHD) From November 1989 to November 1991.

North American version of the sedan with 3,6-liter force aggregate and the arrangement of the steering wheel on the left side was made from December 1989 to April 1993, the South African version with the wheel on the right side - from September 1990 to March 1993.

3.8-liter sedans for Europe with a steering wheel located on the left side were made from December 1991 to July 1995, Universals (LHD) - from March 1992 to August 1995. Purval sedans for Europe produced from December 1991 to June 1995.

Transmission

On M5 E34C until May 1994, 5-speed mechanical box Transfers with gear ratios 3.51 (1), 2.08 (2), 1.35 (3), 1.00 (4), 0.81 (5).

In May 1994, 5-MCPP was replaced by a 6-speed mechanical transmission of GetRag Type D with gear ratio 4.23 (1), 2.52 (2), 1.66 (3), 1.22 (4), 1.00 (5 ), 0.83 (6).

Those models that were completed automatic box Transmiers could operate in three modes: Sport, Winter and Economy Modes.

Dynamics

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Wheels

From 1988 to 1992, wheels were installed on M5 (S38B36) - 235 / 45ZR17, which dressed on the alloy 5-spoke wheel disks. but new design I did not cause admiration for users, so the development was stopped. In 1992, the company presents another development - M-System II with tires 255 / 40ZR17.

Initial purpose when using M-system, it was to create the opportunity to send a larger air volume in brake system For its cooling, however, they didn't cope with the task quite well and did not let sufficient air.

BMW M5 in the body E34 , - this is one of best carsThe BMW issued by the company in its entire history. EssenceM5 E34. that she is simply impregnated with the spirit and values \u200b\u200bof the Bavarian brand, she absorbed all the best that only is in BMW. The 34th EMCA is very fast and in modern standards, but there is no feeling of renunciation from its steering. On the contrary, it allows us to enjoy each kilometer. Sitting behind the wheel of such a car you understand how much life can be, and how close death can be. This is the essence of this. M5 E34: - In the emotions and sensations that she gives to his owner.

As you know, issue BMW M5began in 1988 and she replaced EMKA in the bodyE.28 . The assembly of this magnificent car was produced in Garching, is a small town near Munich. It is noteworthy that the 34th EMCA, in contrast to all subsequentM5., gathered in manual. But the car created by the hands of the master is always different from the conveyor product collected by robots. A person seems to be inhaled in the car life, and this has its own special magic.

• About the price:

Today to buy live BMW M5 E34 possible for 15 000 $. This is very rare machinewhich is in technical terms sooo much differs from all that you could see on ordinary "fives" decorated with the letter "M".

• About appearance:

Spearly "EMCA" almost does not have differences next to the usual "five". Inspecting photos , pay attention to the skirts under the front and rear bumper, special - emaciation lining on the thresholds, as well as on larger "nozzles" of nozzles exhaust system. Of course, on the grill of the radiator - in front, and on the lid of the trunk - behind, there is a letter "M", but you understand that such nameplates often serve as decoration and for ordinary - 520s.

From the factory, depending on the year of release, EMKA was equipped with three species wheel disks. You can see all three varieties in the photo. On the machine with the engineS38B36.discs were installed- M System 1,- These are 20th style discs and you can see them at the top photo. In the 1991, when the motor was installed on Emki -S38B38,bavarian car received discs -M System 2,21nd style. These disks are reminded by the blade of the meat grinder and they are the most revered "rims" among the fans of the 34th Emca. In 1994, EMCA received discs - M Parallel SPOKE 37-style. They are depicted on the third photo and later installed onM5.in the body E39.

In comparison with the usual "five", EMCA is lowered below 2 cm. This was a consequence of lower and at the same time hard springs, as well as new shock absorbers. Already somewhat running into the technical part, make it easier that on machines with a later motorS38B38.adjustable shock absorbers were installed, which allowed to adjust the suspension stiffness simply from the driver's seat.

• About the cabin:

The first thing that tells you about what you sit down inM5,and not in the usual "five"— these are thresholds decorated with overlays with emotion abbreviation.

If you pay attention to the photo of the Salon of the 34th Emca, you will see what model BMW Installed steered. Four spoke steering wheel calledM-TECHNIC STEERING WHEEL 1, and three spoke steering wheelM-TECHNIK STEERING WHEEL 2and it is he who uses great love among BMW fans.

Already in those years M5.equipped with two zone climates and electric drives. And here there is a function of elongation of the front armchairs, and driver chair Equipped with also the memory of three different positions.

If you look at the photo, then notice that the speedometer in the sports thirty-four is digitized to 300km per hour. Also pay attention to the shelves-deepening on the sides of the lever of the PPC, on the usual - less powerful "fives" there is nothing like that.

• SpecificationsBMW M5 E34.

As we have said, initially BMW M5 in the body of E34 equipped with the engineS38B36.This inline, six cylinder engine equipped with six throttle inlet, which is in itself the attribute of sports and even racing cars.

The maximum power in 315l.s is achieved here at 6,900 rub, and the maximum torque in 371n.m is available at4 750 revolutions. Therefore, so that this car is driving at the present, the speedometer arrow should not fall below 5,000 revolutions. This is the fundamental difference between the 34th EMCI andin the body W124.It also worth adding that the release of the Americans was supplemented with catalysts, so the machines intended for the United States were issued for 4l.s less.

Until 94th year with emocrate engines five high-speed MKPGetrag 280which together with the motorS38B36.allowed to accelerate to 100km per hour in just 6.3c. After the 1994th, M5 was equipped with a new, six high-speed PPC, -GetRag Type-d.

Engine S38B38.it differs from its predecessor first of all increased to 3.8l volume. The degree of compression in this engine was increased from 10:1, up to 10.5: 1. The system of gas distribution phases was also reconfigured, the car received lighter pistons and new system InjectionBosh Monotonic 3.All this together with the new, already electronic system throttle management made it possible to raise power up to 340l.s, and craving up to 412n.m, which of course affected dynamic characteristics. The updated car accelerated until the first hundred already for 5.9C.

In addition to the foregoing, it is worth adding that with a new engine, M5 received and rear ventilated brakes.