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| General |
BMW M5
|
| Curb weight, lb.: |
4023
|
| Weight distribution, front/rear, %: |
52.1/47.9
|
| Wheelbase, in. |
111.4
|
| Track, front/rear, in. |
59.6/60.1
|
| Length, in. |
188.3
|
| Width, in. |
70.9
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| Height, in. |
56.6
|
| Body |
BMW M5
|
| Type |
Unitized all-steel structure
|
| Aerodynamic drag coefficient |
0.31
|
| EPA size classification |
Compact
|
| Accommodations |
BMW M5
|
| Seating capacity, persons |
5
|
| Shoulder room, front/rear, in. |
56.8/55.9
|
| Head room, front/rear, in. |
37.5/36.5
|
| Leg room, front/rear, in. |
41.7/34.2
|
| EPA interior volume, cu ft. |
92.5
|
| EPA cargo volume, cu ft. |
11.1 Can be expanded by available folding rear
seats.
|
| Engine
& Electical |
BMW M5
|
| Engine type |
DOHC 32-valve (4-cam) V-8, High-Pressure Double
VANOS 2 steplessly variable intake-exhaust-valve timing, 8 individual
electronically controlled throttles with Normal & Sport settings
|
| Bore x stroke, mm/in. |
94.0 x 89.0 / 3.70 x 3.50
|
| Displacement, cc/cu in. |
4941/302
|
| Compression ratio |
11.0:1
|
| Power @ rpm, hp |
394 @ 6600
|
| Torque @ rpm, lb-ft. |
368 @ 3800
|
| Engine-management system |
Siemens MSS 52 with adaptive knock control; variable
valve timing, electronic throttle system, g-sensitive lubrication
system, oil-level/temperature sender, variable tachometer warning
segment, catalyst protection & M Driving Dynamics Control included
in control strategy
|
| Fuel requirement |
Premium unleaded
|
| Fuel capacity, U.S. gal. |
18.5
|
| Battery capacity, amp-hr. |
110
|
| Alternator output rating, amp./W |
120 / 1680
|
| Drivetrain |
6-Speed Manual
|
| Drive system |
Front engine / rear drive
|
| Transmission |
Getrag Type D, 6-speed
|
| Ratios |
| 1st |
4.23:1
|
| 2nd |
2.53:1
|
| 3rd |
1.67:1
|
| 4th |
1.23:1
|
| 5th |
1.00:1
|
| 6th |
0.83:1
|
| Reverse |
3.75:1
|
| Final Drive Ratio |
2.81:1
|
| Chassis |
BMW M5
|
| Body/frame construction |
Unitized steel
|
| Front suspension |
BMW M sport suspension in aluminum; struts, double-pivot
lower arms, coil springs, polyurethane auxiliary springs, twin tube
gas-pressure shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
|
| Rear suspension |
BMW M sport suspension in aluminum; 4-link Integral
system, coil springs, polyurethane auxiliary springs, twin-tube
gas-pressure shock absorbers, anti-roll bar; includes aluminum subframe
|
| Steering type |
Recirculating ball, vehicle-speed-sensitive power
assist with M Driving Dynamics Control (Normal & Sport settings)
|
| Overall ratio |
14.7:1
|
| Turns lock-to-lock |
3.0
|
| Turning circle, ft. |
38.1
|
| 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes: |
| Diameter, front, mm/in. |
345 x 32 / 13.6 x 1.18
|
| Diameter, rear, mm/in. |
328 x 20 / 12.9 x 0.79
|
| Assist |
Vacuum
|
| Wheels |
Cast alloy, 18 x 8.0 front / 18 x 9.5 rear
|
| Tires |
Performance radials, 245/40ZR-18 front / 275/35ZR-18
rear
|
| Stability-enhancement system |
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with unique M logic,
including all- speed traction control, electronic brake proportioning,
antilock braking (ABS), Dynamic Brake Control & cornering/avoidance-stability
enhancement; limited-slip differential |
| Performance
Data |
BMW M5
|
| Acceleration, 0-60 mph, sec., |
| manual† |
4.8
|
| Top speed, mph‡ |
155
|
| Fuel economy, EPA est. MPG, city/highway: |
| manual transmission |
13 / 24
|
† BMW AG test results. Actual acceleration
results may vary depending on specification of vehicle; road and environmental
conditions; testing procedures and driving style. These results should
be used for comparison only, and verification should not be attempted
on public roads. BMW urges you to obey all posted speed limits and
to please wear your safety belt at all times.
‡ Electronically limited |
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