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| What is the body type? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats |
|---|---|
| What is the fuel economy? | 13.9 l/100 km |
| How ECO is the car? | 336 g/km CO2 |
| How fast is the car? | 250 km/h 0-100 km/h: 5.3 sec |
| How much power? | 400 Hp, 500 Nm |
| What is the engine size? | 4.9 l 4941 cm3 |
| How many cylinders? | 8, V-engine |
| How long is this vehicle? | 4784 mm |
| How wide is the vehicle? | 1800 mm |
| What is the curb weigh? | 1795 kg |
| What is the gross weigh? | 2290 kg |
| How much trunk (boot) space? | 460 l |
| How many gears? | 6 |
| What type is the gearbox? | manual transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | M5 |
| Generation | M5 (E39) |
| Modification (Engine) | 4.9 (400 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1998 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban | 21.1 l/100 km 11.15 US mpg 13.39 UK mpg |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban | 9.8 l/100 km 24 US mpg 28.82 UK mpg |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined | 13.9 l/100 km 16.92 US mpg 20.32 UK mpg |
| CO2 emissions | 336 g/km |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 5.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 5.3 sec |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 4.5 kg/Hp |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 400 Hp @ 6600 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 81 Hp/l |
| Torque | 500 Nm @ 3800 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Model Engine | S62B50 |
| Engine displacement | 4941 cm3 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 94 mm |
| Piston Stroke | 89 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine oil capacity | 6.5 l |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1795 kg |
| Max. weight | 2290 kg |
| Max load | 495 kg |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum | 460 l |
| Fuel tank capacity | 70 l |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4784 mm |
| Width | 1800 mm |
| Height | 1437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2830 mm |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 6 |
| Front suspension | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link independent |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS |
| Steering type | Steering rack |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 245/40 R18; 275/35 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 8J x 18; 9.5J x 18 |
