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BMW 550i {E60}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 93.00 mm × 88.30 mm 3.66 in × 3.48 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 4.8 litre 4799 cc (292.853 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 32 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.50:1
Fuel system Bo Mo ME9.2.2 fuel inj.
Maximum power 367 PS (362.0 bhp) (269.9 kW) @ 6300 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 5.50 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption 16.4/8.0/11.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 267.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 208.65 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 490.0 Nm (361 ft·lb) (50 kgm) @ 3400 rpm
bmep 1283.1 kPa (186.1 psi)
Specific torque 102.1 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code N62 B4801
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.05
Unitary capacity 599.88 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2888 mm
wheelbase 113.7 in
Length (milimeters) 4841 mm
Length (inches) 190.6 in
Width (milimeters) 1846 mm
Width (inches) 72.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1468 mm
Height (inches) 57.8 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1735 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3825 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 70 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15.4 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.290
Frontal area 2.26 m2
Cx 0.66

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 225/50 R 17 94W
Wheels 7.5J x 17 LM
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 348 mm
Braked area
Transmission 6M
Top gear ratio 0.87
Final drive ratio 2.93

General information

RAC rating 42.9
Number made
Model code
Model family E60
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 2005 BMW 550i {E60} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 2005

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