| General information |
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| Brand | BMW |
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| Model | M5 |
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| Generation | M5 (E39) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 4.9 (400 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 1998 year |
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| End of production | 2004 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Sedan |
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| Seats | 5 |
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| Doors | 4 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
21.1 l/100 km
11.15 US mpg13.39 UK mpg4.74 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
9.8 l/100 km
24 US mpg28.82 UK mpg10.2 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
13.9 l/100 km
16.92 US mpg20.32 UK mpg7.19 km/l |
| CO2 emissions | 336 g/km |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 5.3 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 5.3 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 5 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
250 km/h
155.34 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 4.5 kg/Hp, 222.8 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.6 kg/Nm, 278.6 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 400 Hp @ 6600 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 81 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
500 Nm @ 3800 rpm.
368.78 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | S62B50 |
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| Engine displacement |
4941 cm3
301.52 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
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| Cylinder Bore |
94 mm
3.7 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
89 mm
3.5 in. |
| Compression ratio | 11 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity |
6.5 l
6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
13.5 l
14.27 US qt | 11.88 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1795 kg
3957.3 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
2290 kg
5048.59 lbs. |
| Max load |
495 kg
1091.29 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
460 l
16.24 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal |
| Max. roof load |
100 kg
220.46 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) |
1800 kg
3968.32 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes |
750 kg
1653.47 lbs. |
| Permitted towbar download |
90 kg
198.42 lbs. |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4784 mm
188.35 in. |
| Width |
1800 mm
70.87 in. |
| Height |
1437 mm
56.57 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2830 mm
111.42 in. |
| Front track |
1515 mm
59.65 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1527 mm
60.12 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.31 |
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| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 6 |
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| Front suspension | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
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| Rear suspension | Multi-link independent |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 245/40 R18; 275/35 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 8J x 18; 9.5J x 18 |
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