1988 BMW M5

Description

The BMW M5, unveiled at the Amsterdam Motor Show in February 1985, marked a significant milestone in the automotive industry. Built on the 535i chassis, it underwent substantial mechanical modifications, notably featuring the revered M88/3 engine, which had been refined from the powerhouse found in the M1 sports car. This engine not only endowed the M5 with impressive power but also lent it a distinguished pedigree. Upon its launch, the M5 claimed the title of the fastest production sedan globally. Assembly of the E28 M5 initially took place at BMW Motorsport's plant in Preussenstrasse, Munich, before transitioning to Daimlerstrasse in Garching. Its limited production run, totaling just 2,241 units worldwide, solidified its status as one of the most sought-after and rare BMW Motorsport cars to date.

Highlights 

• Powered by 3.5-liter “S38B35” inline-six factory rated at 256 horsepower 

• Finished in Black with Tri-Color cloth on the seats 

• Upgraded with Rest of World (RoW) bumpers and headlights 

• Notable service work and upgrades include the following, with a detailed accounting by the current owner are available for review in the Additional Documents section 

• Removal of front subframe, sand blasted, and powder coated  

• New mounting tabs for the factory heat shielding  

• Upgraded control arms with new Lemforder aluminum E31/34 lower arm and Lemforder Thrust Arms with Syncro Design Works spherical bearings 

• Removed and sand blasted/powder coated strut/knuckle assembly and brake dust shields 

• Installed new spring rubbers and top hats, new FAG front wheel hub/bearings, wheel seals, and dust caps 

• Sand blasted/powder coated, and rebuilt factory calipers 

• Install E34 M5 rear rotors and calipers/rebuild calipers 

• Installed new pads, rotors and stainless-steel brake lines 

• Upgraded Supersprint tubular header, mid-pipe resonator, and rear muffler 

• Rebuilt the rear differential with a new ring and pinion gear, bearings, and axles 

• Spax adjustable shock absorbers 

• Dinan chipped ECU 

• The original BBS 16 inch basketweave wheels are mounted with 225/50/16 Dunlop DZ tires 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• Air conditioning 

• Sports seats 

• Leather wrapped M-Tech I steering wheel 

• Trunk mounted spoiler 

• Red seat belts 

• Power windows 

• Onboard diagnostic computer 

• Alpine AM/FM/CD radio with pair of trunk-mounted amplifiers 

• Sunroof 

• Power steering 

• Front and rear fog lights 

• Cruise control 

• Electric rear window defroster 

• Door mounted map pockets 

• Locking glove box 

Known Imperfections 

• Rust bubbles on sunroof (new old stock OEM paint matched sunroof included) 

• Rust bubbles at base rear window deck (new old stock, OEM replacement piece included) 

• Minor dings 

Included 

• Spax suspension adjustment tool 

• Tool set 

• Owner’s manual 

• Service manual  

• Service records 

• OEM Sunroof panel 

• OEM Rear window deck panel 

Ownership History

The CARFAX Vehicle History Report for this 1988 BMW M5 begins when a title was issued in New Jersey on 27 March 1991 with 48,969. From there, the car shows subsequent registrations in New Jersey, North Carolina, New York, and Florida, prior to the current owner purchasing the car in May 2021 with just under 159,000 miles.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 email: rpotts@hagerty.com

Sales Tax Notice to Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia Bidders: Because this car is located in Florida, Hagerty Marketplace may be required to collect and remit Florida sales tax on your purchase, even if you plan to register it outside of Florida.  Unlike most other states, the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia may not provide a full credit against sales taxes paid to Florida.  For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Florida that are sold to residents of another state.