"In the 1980s, you might have been forgiven for thinking that BMWs were simply status symbols for affluent yuppies. But by 1984 (or, in North America, 1988), that had all changed with the introduction of the M5. Even today, the second 5-Series tuned by BMW’s M-Division (the first was the E12-series M535i of the late 1970s) makes a formidable first impression. With all of the trim blacked-out (including the window surrounds), and particularly when painted a deep black, “sinister” and “purposeful” are accurate descriptions. More important than how it looks is how it drives, and that story starts under the hood. BMW plucked the high-performance M88 inline six cylinder from its stable of high-performance engines. The twin-cam M88 was developed for the M1 supercar, and in the M5 it produces 286 horsepower out of 3.5 liters with the help of six individual throttle bodies for incredible throttle response (and a wonderful intake roar). It’s a motor that thrives on revs, with peak power right around redline, so keep your momentum up at the exits—a technique assisted by the M5’s improved anti-roll bars and a trick self-leveling suspension system. While the M5 founded a dynasty of mid-size Bavarian super-sport sedans that have gotten successively more powerful, the original M5 has a unique charm that will shine through and clearly demonstrate why the original is in some ways still the best."—Official description[1]
The 1988 BMW M5 - abbreviated as "BMW M5 '88" - is a rear-wheel drive sports sedan by BMW.
It debuted in Forza Motorsport 4 and is featured in all subsequent main titles except Forza Horizon and Forza Motorsport 5.
It is included in Forza Horizon 2 as part of the Mobil 1 Car Pack, but is featured as standard in the Xbox 360 release.
Synopsis[]
The 1988 M5 is the first generation of the BMW M5, a series of mid-size sport sedans tuned and produced by BMW M. Using a race-bred six-cylinder engine from the BMW M1 and the versatility of the BMW 5 Series platform, the 1988 M5 combined sports car performance with the utility of everyday cars.
Also known as the E28, the 1988 M5 was hand-built by BMW M from 1984 to 1988.[2] It was replaced by the E34 in Europe within its last model year.
Variants[]
Forza Edition[]
The Forza Edition - abbreviated as BMW M5 '88 FE - is an upgraded variant in Forza Horizon 4 featuring an Event Influence Boost, A 800 upgrade preset and a 2.6L I6 - TT engine swap unavailable for the standard variant.
It is primarily unlockable as a Horizon Wheelspin prize, but has also been available as a seasonal reward.
Statistics[]
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Speed 5.4 Handling 4.7
Acceleration 6.1
Launch 6.6
Braking 4.7
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C 367 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 19,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: Sedan
Speed:
Top Speed: 157.4 mph (253.3 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.800 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 14.500 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 132.6 ft (40.4 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 360.4 ft (109.8 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.83 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.82 g | ||
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Speed 5.7 Handling 4.2
Acceleration 6.8
Braking 4.1
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D 370 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 19,000 CR | ||
Performance & Division
Division: Modern Sport Legends
Speed:
Top Speed: 151.8 mph (244.2 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.800 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 14.500 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 129.4 ft (39.4 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 327.3 ft (99.8 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.03 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.99 g | ||
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Speed 5.7 Handling 4.2
Acceleration 6.8
Braking 4.1
Rare
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D 370 |
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Unlock Requirements
Unlock:
Purchase from the car dealer for 105,000 CR | ||
Performance & Division
Division: Early Sport Luxury
Collection Tier:
Tier 3 - Rare (+190)
Speed:
Top Speed: 151.8 mph (244.2 km/h)
1/4 Mile: 13.883 secs.
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.782 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 14.482 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 137.2 ft (41.8 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 349.2 ft (106.4 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.03 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.99 g | ||
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Speed 2.6 Braking 1.7
Handling 1.8
Acceleration 2.8
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D 366 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Can be purchased from the Car Dealer for 74,000 CR
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Performance & Division
Division: Sport Touring Classics
Speed:
Top Speed: 158.7 mph (255.3 km/h)
1/4 Mile: 13.883 secs.
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.800 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 14.500 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 147.3 ft (44.9 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 369.0 ft (112.5 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.86 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.87 g | ||
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Speed 5.9 Handling 5.9
Acceleration 6.9
Launch 7.2
Braking 6.6
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C 590 |
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Required DLC:
Requires the Mobil 1 Car Pack | ||
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 19,000 CR | ||
Performance & Championship
Championship: Retro Saloons
Speed:
Top Speed: 159.2 mph (256.2 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.784 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 14.484 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 150.9 ft (46 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 376.7 ft (114.8 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.81 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.82 g | ||
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Speed 5.9 Handling 5.9
Acceleration 6.9
Launch 7.2
Braking 5.6
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C 594 |
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Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 54,000 CR
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
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Performance & Championship
Championship: Retro Saloons
Speed:
Top Speed: 151.8 mph (244.2 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.800 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 14.500 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 129.4 ft (39.4 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 327.3 ft (99.8 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.03 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.99 g | ||
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Speed 6.5 Handling 5.3
Acceleration 6.0
Launch 7.7
Braking 5.3
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C 594 |
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Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 54,000 CR Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing | ||
Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Retro Saloons
Rarity:
Rare
Speed:
Top Speed: 159.0 mph (255.8 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.800 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 14.500 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 172.8 ft (52.7 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 426.0 ft (129.8 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.81 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.82 g | ||
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Speed 5.8 Handling 4.4
Accel 4.3
Launch 3.9
Braking 3.1
Offroad 5.1 |
C 583 |
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Availability
Autoshow:
Can be purchased from the Autoshow for 54,000 CR Wheelspin:
Possible Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin prize
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Seasonal:
This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
Forzathon Shop:
N/A Festival Playlist:
Series 11 (Autumn) - "Speed Racers" championship Series 19 (Spring) - "Burnout the Midnight Oil" championship Series 39 (Autumn) - "Autodromo Tierra Prospera" championship | ||
Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Retro Saloons Value: 54,000 CR
Rarity:
Rare
Speed:
Top Speed: 158.7 mph (255.3 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.800 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 14.500 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 146.4 ft (44.6 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 368.2 ft (112.2 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.86 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.87 g | ||
Forza Edition
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Speed 7.3 Handling 6.7
Acceleration 6.7
Launch 8.3
Braking 7.1
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A 800 |
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Unlock Requirements
This vehicle can not be purchased from the Autoshow, but can be rewarded from a Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing Seasonal:
This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
Festival Playlist:
Series 9 (Spring) - 50% season completion Series 12 (Spring) - "Racing Through The Years - 80s" championship Series 15 (Spring) - "Touring Masters" championship Series 25 (Autumn) - "Autumn Games" Playground Games Series 34 (Autumn) - "Autumn Games" Playground Games Series 38 (Spring) - 80% season completion Series 42 (Spring) - "Racing Through the Years - 80s" championship Series 45 (Spring) - "Touring Masters" championship Series 50 (Spring) - 80% season completion Series 54 (Spring) - "Racing Through the Years - 80s" championship Series 57 (Spring) - "Touring Masters" championship Series 62 (Spring) - 80% season completion Series 64 (Spring) - "Racing Through the Years - 80s" championship Series 66 (Spring) - "Touring Masters" championship Series 71 (Spring) - 80% season completion Series 73 (Spring) - "Racing Through the Years - 80s" championship Series 75 (Spring) - "Touring Masters" championship | ||
Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Retro Saloons Value: 304,000 CR
Rarity:
Forza Edition
Boost: Event Influence
Speed:
Top Speed: 186.4 mph (299.9 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.450 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 9.416 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 148.3 ft (45.2 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 346.8 ft (105.7 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.96 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.98 g | ||
Conversions[]
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Conversion - Engine |
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V10 - M5 '09 |
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2.6L I6 - TT, 5.7L V8, 3.2L I6 |
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2.6L I6 - TT, 3.2L I6, 6.2L V8 |
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2.6L I6-TT, 3.2L I6, 6.2L V8, 3.8L V6-TT, 4.0L V8-TT, 5.2L V10, 6.5L V12 |
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3.0L I6 - TT, 6.2L V8 |
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3.0L I6 - TT, 3.2L I6, 6.2L V8, 5.2L V10 |
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3.2L I6, 4.0L V8, 6.2L V8, 5.2L V10, 5.0L V10 Forza Edition: 3.2L I6, 2.6L I6 - TT, 4.0L V8, 6.2L V8, 5.2L V10, 5.0L V10 |
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3.2L I6, 4.0L V8, 6.2L V8, 5.0L V10, 5.2L V10, Racing 3.0L I6T |
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Conversion - Drivetrain |
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AWD |
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AWD |
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AWD |
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AWD |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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Conversion - Aspiration |
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Single Turbo, Twin Turbo, Centrifugal Supercharger |
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Single Turbo, Centrifugal Supercharger |
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Single Turbo, Centrifugal Supercharger |
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Single Turbo, Centrifugal Supercharger |
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Single Turbo, Centrifugal Supercharger |
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Single Turbo, Centrifugal Supercharger |
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Single Turbo, Centrifugal Supercharger |
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Single Turbo, Centrifugal Supercharger |
Gallery[]
Forza Motorsport 4
Forza Motorsport 6
Forza Motorsport 7
Front
Front
Forza Motorsport 7
Rear
Rear
Forza Horizon 3
Forza Horizon 4
Front
Front
Forza Horizon 4
Rear
Rear
Promotional[]
Forza Horizon 2
Variants[]
Forza Edition
Forza Horizon 4
Forza Horizon 4
Forzavista[]
Interior
Forza Horizon 3
Forza Horizon 3
Engine
Forza Horizon 3
Forza Horizon 3
Trunk
Forza Horizon 3
Forza Horizon 3
References[]
- ↑ "Forza Horizon 3 - Cars" . forzamotorsport.net . Retrieved 08-17-2018.
- ↑ "The BMW M5 of 1984" . bmw-m.com . Retrieved 03/05/18.