BMW M5 1998–2003

3 generation (E39)

General information

Number of doors4

Car classE

CountryGermany

Steering wheel positionLeft

At a glance

Engine4941 cm3 Gasoline

Power394 hp

GearboxManual

Origin

Germany

Trim

4.9 MT (400 hp)4.9 MT RWD (400 PS)

Specifications

Engine

Compression ratio11

Max power (kW)294 kW

Turnover of maximum torque3800 RPM

Engine power394 hp

Valves per cylinder4

Engine power400 PS

Capacity4941 cm3

Maximum torque500 N*m

Max power at RPM6600 RPM

Number of cylinders8

Stroke cycle89.0 mm

Cylinder bore94.0 mm

Injection typedistributed injection (multipoint)

Timing beltDOHC

Engine placementFront, longitudinal

Engine typeGasoline

Boost typenone

Engine codeS62B50

Engine modelS62B50

Cylinder layoutV-type

Bodywork

Clearance120 mm

Height1440 mm

Front track width1515 mm

Back track width1525 mm

Curb weight1720 kg

Width1800 mm

Full weight2290 kg

Wheel size235/45 R17

Wheelbase2830 mm

Min trunk capacity460 l

Length4785 mm

Number of seater5

Pitch Circle DiameterDIA74.1 5x120 mm

Body typeSedan

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear6

Gearbox typeManual

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km13.9 l

City driving fuel consumption per 100 km21.1 l

Max speed250 km/h

Acceleration (0-100 km/h)5.3 s

Fuel tank capacity70 l

Fuel98

Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km9.8 l

Suspension and brakes

Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Front brakesventilated disc

Rear brakesventilated disc

Grades & features

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