These are standard specifications for the 1991 BMW 5 Series, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual , 4 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1988 - 1996 |
| Price : | $34,900-$57,600 |
| Weight : | 3485 lbs | 1580.769 kg |
| MPG City : | 17 |
| MPG Highway : | 25 |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 8.4 seconds. |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2494 cc | 152.2 cu in. | 2.5 L. |
| Power : | 168 HP (123.648 KW) @ 5800 RPM |
| Torque : | 189 Ft-Lbs (256 NM) @ 5900 RPM |
| Bore : | 84.0 mm | 3.307 in. |
| Stroke : | 75.0 mm | 2.953 in. |
| Compression : | 8.8:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 SOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3430 cc | 209.3 cu in. | 3.4 L. |
| Power : | 208 HP (153.088 KW) @ 5700 RPM |
| Torque : | 225 Ft-Lbs (305 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 92.0 mm | 3.622 in. |
| Stroke : | 86.0 mm | 3.386 in. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3535 cc | 215.7 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
| Power : | 310 HP (228.16 KW) @ 6900 RPM |
| Torque : | 266 Ft-Lbs (361 NM) @ 4750 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
5 Manual , 4 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total BMW Production for 1991 : | 63,646 |
| Total 1991 5 Series production : | 17,110 |
| 1991 BMW 5 Series | |
| Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 13,286 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 3,369 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 455 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 06E026000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. |
| Consequence | WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
| Remedy | PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO PRO-A MOTORS AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED 'LAMP MODEL NUMBERS.'CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CK MOTORSPORT, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 06E049000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. |
| Consequence | WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
| Remedy | CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED 'LAMP MODEL NUMBERS.'CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Data updated June 2024
1991 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $29,430 |
| Avg. Home : | $120,000 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.12 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1991 BMW 5 Series?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1991 BMW 5 Series? A: The 1991 BMW 5 Series has a wheelbase size of 108.70 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1991 BMW 5 Series? A: The 1991 BMW 5 Series has a length of 185.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1991 BMW 5 Series? A: The 1991 BMW 5 Series has a width of 68.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1991 BMW 5 Series cost when new?A: The 1991 BMW 5 Series cost approximately $34,900 to $57,600 (USD) when new.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1991 BMW 5 Series? A: The 1991 BMW 5 Series was a Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did BMW produce in 1991? A: BMW produced 63,646 automobiles in 1991.Q: How many 1991 5 Seriess were produced? A: BMW produced 17,110 examples of the 5 Series in 1991.Q: What engines did the 1991 BMW 5 Series have? A: The 1991 BMW 5 Series had the following engine options: Inline 6 (2494 cc | 152.2 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 168 HP (123.648 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 189 Ft-Lbs (256 NM) @ 5900 RPM Inline 6 (3430 cc | 209.3 cu in. | 3.4 L.) with 208 HP (153.088 KW) @ 5700 RPM and 225 Ft-Lbs (305 NM) @ 4000 RPM Inline 6 (3535 cc | 215.7 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 310 HP (228.16 KW) @ 6900 RPM and 266 Ft-Lbs (361 NM) @ 4750 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1991 BMW 5 Series have? A: The 1991 BMW 5 Series had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.