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| General |
BMW M5 |
| Curb weight, lb. |
4024 |
| Weight distribution, front/rear, % |
52 / 48 |
| Wheelbase, in. |
111.4 |
| Track, in. |
Front |
59.6 |
| Rear |
60.1 |
| Length, in. |
188.3 |
| Width, in. |
70.9 |
| Height, in. |
56.6 |
| Body type |
Unitized all-steel structure |
| Aerodynamic drag coefficient |
0.31 |
| EPA size classification |
Compact |
| Accomodations |
BMW M5 |
| Seating capacity, persons |
5 |
| Shoulder room, in. |
Front |
56.8 |
| Rear |
55.9 |
| Headroom, in. |
Front |
37.4 |
| Rear |
37.2 |
| Leg room, in. |
Front |
41.7 |
| Rear |
34.2 |
| EPA interior volume, cu ft. |
92.5 |
| EPA cargo volume, cu ft. |
11.1 |
| Engine
& electrical |
BMW M5 |
| Engine type |
DOHC 32-valve (4-cam)
V-8, High-Pressure Double VANOS 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 MS S52 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 Dynamic
Driving Control included in control strategy |
| Fuel requirement |
Premium unleaded |
| Fuel capacity, U.S. gal. |
18.5 |
| Battery capacity, amp-hr. |
110 |
| Alternator output, amp./W |
120 / 1680 |
| Transmission |
BMW M5 |
| Drive system |
Front engine / rear
drive |
| Transmission |
Getrag Type D, 6-speed manual |
| Gear 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 |
3.15:1 |
| Chassis |
BMW M5 |
| Body/frame construction |
Unitized steel |
| Suspension |
Front |
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 |
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 Dynamic Driving Control (Normal & Sport settings) |
| Overall ratio |
14.7:1 |
| Turns lock-to-lock |
3.0 |
| Turning circle, ft. |
38.1 |
| Brakes |
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes |
| Diameter, mm/in. |
Front |
345 x 32 / 13.6 x 1.18 |
| Rear |
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. |
4.8 |
| Top speed, mph |
155 |
| Fuel economy, EPA est. MPG, city/highway |
13 / 21 |
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