BMW has been blessed with many award-winning designs, including the BMW M5 of 1991. There are one trim levels to the M5, including Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options. Like in 1990 the popular 3.6 liter has made this a popular choice for sedan buyers across the country.

BMW M5 Engine Specs

The M5 Base is equipped with a BMW 3.6 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Getrag 5-speed Transmission. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sedan arena.

The M5 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

The fuel system for the 1991 M5 is a Bosch Motronic design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 16.40 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The M5 is 170.30 inches long, 64.80 inches wide, and 54.30 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 101.20 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $25,600 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1991 M5 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan car.

In 1990 and 1991 the M5 Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were made available by the factory.

We Think...

There are several reasons why the BMW M5 Base sold well in 1991. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a BMW, specifically a M5.

Tags: 4-Door, Base, BMW M5, Sedan, United States market

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