BMW M5 4.9 V8 • 400 HP
Sedan6-speed manualRear Wheel Drive1998-2000
400 HP
Power
5.3 sec
0-100 km/h
250 km/h
Top Speed
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Type
Basic Information
Body TypeSedan
Doors4
Seats5
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
PowertrainInternal Combustion Engine
Performance
0-100 km/h5.3 sec
0-60 mph5 sec
Top Speed250 km/h
Powertrain
Power400 HP @ 6600 rpm
Torque500 Nm @ 3800 rpm
Engine
Displacement4941 cc
Engine CodeS62B50
Engine LayoutFront, Longitudinal
Cylinders8
ConfigurationV-engine
CompressionCompression Ratio11:1
AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
Valves/CylValves per Cylinder4
BoreCylinder Bore94 mm
StrokePiston Stroke89 mm
ValvetrainDOHC, Double-VANOS
Fuel InjectionMulti-port manifold injection
Oil Capacity6.5 L
Coolant Cap.Coolant Capacity12 L
Suspension & Chassis
Suspension
Front Susp.Front SuspensionIndependent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer
Rear Susp.Rear SuspensionIndependent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer
Brakes
Front BrakesVentilated discs, 345 mm
Rear BrakesVentilated discs, 328 mm
Steering & Wheels
SteeringSteering TypeRecirculating ball
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
TiresTires SizeFront wheel tires: 245/40 R18, Rear wheel tires: 275/35 R18
Wheel RimsFront wheel rims: 8J x 18, Rear wheel rims: 9.5J x 18
Assist SystemsAssisting SystemsABS
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions
Length4784 mm
Width1800 mm
Width (mirrors)Width (w/ mirrors)1990 mm
Height1437 mm
Wheelbase2830 mm
Front Track1515 mm
Rear Track1527 mm
Turning Circle11.6 m
Drag Coeff.Drag Coefficient0.31 Cd
Weight & Capacity
Curb Weight1720 kg
Max Weight2290 kg
TrunkTrunk Capacity460 L
Roof LoadMax Roof Load100 kg
Fuel Consumption & Emissions
Consumption
Combined13.9 L/100km
Emissions
CO₂ NEDCCO₂ (NEDC)336 g/km
Fuel Tank & Alternatives
Fuel Tank70 L
US MPG17 mpg
UK MPG20 mpg
km per Liter7 km/L
Transmission & Drivetrain
TypeTransmission Type6-speed manual
Gears6
Drive Config.Drive ConfigurationRear Wheel Drive
Towing & Load Capacity
Trailer (unbraked)Trailer (without brakes)750 kg
Trailer (8%)Trailer (8% grade)1800 kg
Trailer (12%)Trailer (12% grade)1800 kg
TowbarTowbar Download90 kg
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