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1998 4.9 V8 (400 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

BMW

Series

M5

Model

M5

Generation

BMW M5 (E39)

Modification

4.9 V8 (400 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1998, Oct

End of production

2000, Aug

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal
15.4 UK gal

Engine displacement

4941 cm³ 301.52 cu. In.

Power

400 hp (at 6600 rpm)

Torque

500 Nm (at 3800 rpm) 368.78 lb. ft (at 3800 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

6

Kerb weight

1720 kg 3792 lbs

Length

4784 mm 188.35 in

Width

1800 mm 70.87 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

8J x 18

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

NEDC

- Urban

21.1 l/100 km 11.15 US mpg
13.39 UK mpg

- Extra urban

9.8 l/100 km 24 US mpg
28.82 UK mpg

- Combined

13.9 l/100 km 16.92 US mpg
20.32 UK mpg

CO2 Emissions

NEDC

336 g/km

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

5.3 sec

0 - 60 mph

5 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.31

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

S62B50

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

4941 cm³ 301.52 cu. In.

Power

400 hp (at 6600 rpm)

Torque

500 Nm (at 3800 rpm) 368.78 lb. ft (at 3800 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

94 mm 3.7 in

Piston Stroke

89 mm 3.5 in

Compression ratio

11

Valvetrain

DOHC, Double-VANOS

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l 6.89 US qt
5.72 UK qt

Coolant

12 l 12.72 US qt
10.56 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

very high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4784 mm 188.35 in

Width

1800 mm 70.87 in

Width including mirrors

1990 mm 78.35 in

Height

1437 mm 56.57 in

Wheelbase

2830 mm 111.42 in

Front track

1515 mm 59.65 in

Rear (Back) track

1527 mm 60.12 in

Turning diameter

11.6 m 38.06 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

6

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs, 345 mm

- Rear

Ventilated discs, 328 mm

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer

- Rear

Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer

Tire size

- Front

245/40 R18

- Rear

275/35 R18

Wheel rims

8J x 18

Rear wheel rims

9.5J x 18

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1720 kg 3792 lbs

Max. weight

2290 kg 5048.6 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

460 l 16.24 cu ft

- Max. roof load

570 kg 1256.6 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 8%

1800 kg 3968.3 lbs

- 12%

1800 kg 3968.3 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

750 kg 1653.5 lbs

Max. towbar download

90 kg 198.4 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8 (400 Hp) is made in 1998 1999 2000