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BMW M5 {E39}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 94.00 mm × 89.00 mm 3.7 in × 3.5 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 4.9 litre 4941 cc (301.518 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 32 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 11.00:1
Fuel system
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 5.30 s
0-100 mph 12.70 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 14.10 s @ 106.0
Standing km 24.20 s @ 203.00 km/h
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption 21.1/9.8/13.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/overall
CO2 emissions 336.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 219.5 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1271.6 kPa (184.4 psi)
Specific torque 101.19 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.06
Unitary capacity 617.63 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2830 mm
wheelbase 111.4 in
Length (milimeters) 4784 mm
Length (inches) 188.3 in
Width (milimeters) 1800 mm
Width (inches) 70.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1437 mm
Height (inches) 56.6 in
L:W ratio 1.69
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1795 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3957 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 0.310
Frontal area 2.17 m2
Cx 0.67

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.60 m
Tyres 245/40 ZR 18
Wheels 8J x 18
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 354 mm
Braked area
Transmission 6M
Top gear ratio 0.83
Final drive ratio 3.15

General information

RAC rating 43.8
Number made
Model code
Model family E39
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1998 BMW M5 {E39} PDF Manual
M5 {E39} picture
Designer unknown
Year 1998

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