1992 BMW M5 Base
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- Photo: 1992 BMW M5 3.8 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1992 BMW M5 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW M5 (E34) Classic-Days 2022 IMG 7087 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW M5 (E34) Retro Classics 2024 IMG 9114 by Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW M5 (E34) Retro Classics 2024 IMG 9115 by Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1992 BMW M5 Base is a 3.5-liter inline-6 sedan with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $58,600 MSRP and is rated at 14 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 11 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (14 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $58,600 ($135,745 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5L DOHC Inline-6 (S38B36) |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 11 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Combined | 14 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1992 BMW M5. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 4, 1998 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN RESULT IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND SYSTEM PRESSURE. IF THE INDICATIONS OF A CRITICAL OVERHEATING CONDITION IS NOT NOTICED BY THE DRIVER, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DAMAGE TO, OR FAILURE OF, A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT COULD OCCUR.
Consequence: IF A CRACK WERE TO FORM OR A SEAM WERE TO SEPARATE IN THE HEATER CORE END PIECE, HOT COOLANT COULD SUDDENLY BE EXPELLED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN RADIATOR CAP TO CONTROL PRESSURE AND PROVIDE GREATER COOLANT OVERFLOW IN THE EVENT OF OVERHEATING.
NHTSA campaign 98V178000
Jul 1, 1996 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
THE AIR BAG CONTACT RING LOCKING TAB LOCATED IN THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN BREAK WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE CONTACT RING WIRING COULD EVENTUALLY BREAK. THE AIR BAG READINESS INDICATOR LAMP (SRS OR AIRBAG) IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WILL ILLUMINATE, AND THE AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL IMPACT VEHICLE COLLISION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOCKING TAB WITH ONE OF A DIFFERENT DESIGN.
NHTSA campaign 96V110000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1992 BMW M5. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.