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BMW M5
1998 – 2004
Germany
The BMW M5 is a car built from 1998 to 2004. It came in a single version, the 4.9L V8 6MT RWD with 400 hp. It reaches 100 km/h in 4.6 s. Top speed is 250 km/h. Against its predecessor (1988 – 1995), peak power rose from 340 to 400 hp, and minimum weight went up by 50 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1998 – 2004
Variants1
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power400 hp
0–100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed250 km/h
Fuel economy13.9 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9L V8 6MT RWD (400 HP) 4.9 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 400 hp | 4.6 s | 250 | 6-Speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4941 cm3 (302 ci)
- Power
- 294 KW @ 6600 RPM400 HP @ 6600 RPM394 BHP @ 6600 RPM
- Torque
- 369 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM500 Nm @ 3800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 4.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 245/40 ZR18 // 275/35 ZR18
Dimensions
- Length
- 188.3 in (4783 mm)
- Width
- 70.9 in (1801 mm)
- Height
- 56.6 in (1438 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 59.6/60.1 in (1,514/1,527 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 111.4 in (2830 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 16.2 cuFT (459 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3736.8 lbs (1695 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5048.6 lbs (2290 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 11.1 mpg US (21.2 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 16.9 mpg US (13.9 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 336 g/km
Length4,783 mm
Width1,801 mm
Height1,438 mm
Wheelbase2,830 mm
Curb weight1,695 kg
Torque500 Nm
Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.
