All US-spec E28 M5s were finished in Schwarz (086), and this example features front and rear spoilers, an electric sunroof, fog lights, and a dual-outlet exhaust. One of the exterior mirror motors was replaced in July 2021. Photos of paint meter readings are viewable in the gallery. Blemishes and imperfections are noted in the roof, hood, and trunk as well as on some vertical surfaces, and exterior plastic and rubber trim elements have warped and chipped.
Silver-finished 16″ basketweave…
All US-spec E28 M5s were finished in Schwarz (086), and this example features front and rear spoilers, an electric sunroof, fog lights, and a dual-outlet exhaust. One of the exterior mirror motors was replaced in July 2021. Photos of paint meter readings are viewable in the gallery. Blemishes and imperfections are noted in the roof, hood, and trunk as well as on some vertical surfaces, and exterior plastic and rubber trim elements have warped and chipped.
Silver-finished 16″ basketweave alloy wheels are mounted with 225/50 Goodyear Eagle Sport tires. Braking is handled by ventilated front and solid rear discs with ABS. The tie rods and sway bar end links were replaced in January 2020, and subsequent work has included changing the brake pad sensors and front control arms as well as a brake fluid flush.
The heated power-adjustable front sport seats were refreshed in preparation for the sale, are they upholstered in Natur leather. Matching upholstery extends to the rear seat, armrests, lower dashboard, and center stack. Additional amenities include a cassette stereo, an onboard computer, power windows, air conditioning, and cruise control. The air conditioning compressor and blower were replaced in May and July 2019, respectively. Scratches and tears are noted in cabin surfaces.
The three-spoke M-Tech steering wheel frames a 170-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 6,900-rpm redline as well as auxiliary gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows 155k miles. The Carfax report lists a potential odometer rollback associated with a January 2020 entry, and total mileage is unknown.
The 3.5-liter S38B35 inline-six features individual throttle bodies and was factory rated at 256 horsepower and 243 lb-ft of torque. The fan clutch was replaced in May 2017, and an exhaust hanger was replaced in January 2020. Work in May and July of that year included replacing the crankshaft position sensor, fuel pump, distributor, timing chain tensioner, valve cover gasket, spark plugs, fuel hoses, and fuel injectors. The battery was changed in March 2021. Photos showing compression readings are presented in the gallery.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Getrag 280 five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. The transmission fluid was changed in May 2017, and the clutch master and slave cylinders were replaced in January 2015.