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BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 (400 Hp) 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 (400 Hp) 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
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General information

Name

BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 (400 Hp) 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Brand

BMW
Model

M5
Generation

M5 (E39)
Year of production

1998

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

4.9 (400 Hp)

Power

400 Hp @ 6600 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

500 Nm @ 3800 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

CO2 emissions (g/km)

336 g/km

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

21.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

9.8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

13.9 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

5.3 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
S62B50
Power
400 Hp @ 6600 rpm.
Power per litre
81 Hp/l
Torque
500 Nm @ 3800 rpm.
Engine displacement
4941 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
94 mm
Piston stroke
89 mm
Compression ratio
11
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1795 kg

Max weight (kg)

2290 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

70 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

460 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4784 mm

Width (mm)

1800 mm

Height (mm)

1437 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2830 mm

Front track (mm)

1515 mm

Rear track (mm)

1527 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Multi-link independent

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

245/40 R18; 275/35 R18

Rear tires size

245/40 R18; 275/35 R18

Wheel rims size

8J x 18; 9.5J x 18

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