M5

1988 BMW

C470

The 1988 BMW M5 is a common C-class car in Forza Horizon 6, rated at 470 PI. Power comes from a normally aspirated 3.5L inline-six producing 282 hp and 251 lb·ft of torque. Drive is sent to the rear wheels through a 5-speed gearbox.

Speed 5.8

Handling 4.0

Accel 4.3

Braking 3.1

Launch 3.9

Offroad 5.4

Specifications

Class: C · 470 PI
Rarity: Common
Layout: Front RWD
Engine: I6 · 3.5L
Power: 282hp
Torque: 251ft·lb
Weight: 3,230lb
Front Weight: 52%
Gears: 5-spd
Top Speed: 161mph
Origin: Germany
Calipers: #808080
Year: 1988
Credits: 70,000

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Retro Super Saloons

C class · Sport production class. This includes sports oriented saloons. Car class designates a car's performance level by taking into account grip, weight, and power.

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About the BMW M5

At 3,230 lb it carries about 11.5 lb per horsepower, with a 52% front weight balance, and tops out near 161 mph in stock form. It hails from Germany, it plays as a rear-wheel drive car. Sport production class. This includes sports oriented saloons. Car class designates a car's performance level by taking into account grip, weight, and power.

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Dyno I6

Stock power & torque across the rev range — curve shape from the game's engine model, scaled to this car's peak figures.

Power 282 hp @ 6,774 Torque 251 lb·ft @ 4,783 Redline 7,000

Full specifications

Every value the game stores for this car, straight from the data files.

Identity11

Year: 1988
Make: BMW
Model: M5
Model (short): BMW M5 '88
Media name: BMW_M5E28_88
Class: C
Performance index: 470
PI (raw): 0.365
Car type: Production
Country: Germany
Region: Europe

Classification & availability16

Rarity score (0-10): 0
Family - model: M5
Family - special: 4 Doors
Convertible: None
Unicorn: No
Arcade: No
Open cockpit: No
Open wheel: No
Base cost: 70,000 CR
Content ID: 0
Model ID: 1368
Hidden from Autoshow: No

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Hidden from Auction House: No
Has livery: No
Has race livery: No
Has car experience: No

Engine & drivetrain12

Engine config: Inline Engine
Cylinders: 6
Aspiration: Normally Aspirated
Displacement: 3,453 cc
Powertrain ID: 1
Engine placement: Front-engine
Drive type: RWD
Gears: 5
Peak power (sim): 2104.3
Peak torque (sim): 3.406
Redline (sim, rad/s): 733
Peak power RPM (sim, rad/s): 680.678

Performance - manufacturer spec3

0-60 mph: 5.8 s
0-100 mph: 14.5 s
Top speed: 161.401 mph

Performance - in-game sim9

0-60 mph (sim): 6 s
0-100 mph (sim): 14.1 s
Quarter mile (sim): 14.5 s
Quarter mile trap speed (sim): 101.465 mph
Top speed (sim): 158.611 mph
Braking 60-0 (sim): 147.38 ft
Braking 100-0 (sim): 369.561 ft
Lateral g at 60 mph (sim): 0.864 g
Lateral g at 120 mph (sim): 0.891 g

Catalog ratings (0-10)8

Speed: 5.76
Handling: 4.05
Acceleration: 4.28
Braking: 3.09
Launch: 3.89
Offroad: 5.43
Min offroad perf: 0.42
Max upgrade wizard perf: 0.64

Weight, balance & traction7

Curb weight: 1,465 kg
Weight distribution (front %): 52 %
Front ride height: 0.186 m
Rear ride height: 0.2 m
Road traction: 0.645
Offroad traction: 0.627
Snow traction: 0.589

Tires & wheels8

Stock tire compound: Road
Front tire: 225/50 R16
Rear tire: 225/50 R16
Stock wheel: NULL
Caliper color (front): #808080
Caliper color (rear): #808080
Caliper angle (front): 1.467 deg
Caliper angle (rear): -1.553 deg

Aero11

Downforce front: 17.65
Downforce rear: 24.38
Longitudinal drag: 228.09
Vertical drag: 500
Lateral drag front: 260
Lateral drag rear: 240
Front downforce clamp: 140 kg
Rear downforce clamp: 260 kg
Downforce scale: 1
Drag scale: 0.86
Wing mask: 0

Physics (advanced)55

CarClassModifier: 0
Body material: Aluminum
SpeedLimiterID: 0
AutoSteerOverrideID: 2
FixListingRearFricScale: 1.35
FixListingNormSlip0: 0.5
FixListingNormSlip1: 1
FixListingSteerAngle0: 0.5
FixListingSteerAngle1: 1
BodyAeroAngleZeroDownforce: 45
BodyAeroWIForceScale: 0.53
TireAeroHackShouldApply: No

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TireAeroHackMinSpringLoad: 5
TireAeroHackMaxSpringLoad: 5
AIPlayerID: 0
SimPeakTorqueAngVel: 471.2
GameTorqueScale: 0.81
GameDownforceScaleOffroad: 1
IsPurchased: Yes
IsInstalled: Yes
GaugeID: -1
IsCarExperienceUnlocked: No
IsDrivable: Yes
LatFrontScalarMax: 1
LatFrontScalarClamp: 1
LatRearScalarMax: 1
LatRearScalarClamp: 1
LongAccelFrontScalarMax: 1
LongAccelFrontScalarClamp: 1
LongAccelRearScalarMax: 1
LongAccelRearScalarClamp: 1
LongBrakeFrontScalarMax: 1
LongBrakeFrontScalarClamp: 1
LongBrakeRearScalarMax: 1
LongBrakeRearScalarClamp: 1
IsCameraCollidable: No
UseBoxCameraCollision: No
PuddleScale: 0.884
AssistsTCSSlipDefTakeoff: 33
AssistsTCSSlipDefMoving: 0.3
AssistsTCSControlSpeed: Yes
AssistsTCSFullEffectFricDiff: 0.55
AssistsTCSFullSteerSlipScaleRWD: 1.6
AssistsTCSFullSteerSlipScaleFWD: 1
AssistsTCSFullSteerSlipScaleAWD: 1.6
DoNotAllowRemovalFromGarage: No
VisibleOnlyIfOwned: No
UseTireRigidBodies: No
UseMultiRaycastTireCollision: Yes
SprungForcesApplyToFullCarMass: Yes
Brake profile: Retro Saloons
RaceMode: No
UseForcePropLongTorque: No
TurnOffHeadlightsInAutoShow: No
ShowDriverInExteriorCamera: Yes

FAQ

Quick answers about the 1988 BMW M5 in Forza Horizon 6.

What engine does the 1988 BMW M5 have?

A normally aspirated 3.5L inline-six engine.

How much power does the BMW M5 make?

282 hp and 251 lb·ft of torque in stock form.

What class and Performance Index is the M5 in Forza Horizon 6?

It runs in the C class with a Performance Index (PI) of 470.

Is the M5 RWD, FWD, or AWD?

rear-wheel drive (Front RWD layout).

What is the top speed of the M5?

Around 161 mph in stock form, before tuning.

How much does the M5 cost in Forza Horizon 6?

70,000 CR at the Autoshow.