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1998 BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8 (400 Hp)

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Key specs

BMW M5 Sedan 1998, 1999, 2000

What is the body type, BMW M5 (E39)?Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8 (400 Hp)?13.9 l/100 km
16.92 US mpg
20.32 UK mpg
7.19 km/l
How ECO is the car, BMW M5 4.9 V8 (400 Hp)?336 g/km CO2
How fast is the car, 1998 M5 (E39) 4.9 V8 (400 Hp)?250 km/h | 155.34 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.3 sec
0-60 mph: 5 sec
How much power, BMW M5 Sedan 1998 4.9 V8 (400 Hp)?400 Hp, 500 Nm
368.78 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW M5 Sedan 1998 4.9 V8 (400 Hp)?4.9 l
4941 cm3
301.52 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1998 BMW 4.9 V8 (400 Hp)?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, BMW M5 (E39) Sedan 1998 4.9 V8 (400 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1998 BMW M5 Sedan?4784 mm
188.35 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1998 BMW M5 Sedan?1800 mm
70.87 in.
What is the curb weight, 1998 BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8 (400 Hp)?1720 kg
3791.95 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1998 BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8 (400 Hp)?2290 kg
5048.59 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1998 BMW M5 Sedan?460 l
16.24 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1998 BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8 (400 Hp)?6, manual transmission

BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8 (400 Hp) 1998, 1999, 2000 Specs

General information
BrandBMW
Model M5
Generation M5 (E39)
Modification (Engine) 4.9 V8 (400 Hp)
Start of production October, 1998 year
End of production August, 2000 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC) 21.1 l/100 km 11.15 US mpg
13.39 UK mpg
4.74 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC) 9.8 l/100 km 24 US mpg
28.82 UK mpg
10.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC) 13.9 l/100 km 16.92 US mpg
20.32 UK mpg
7.19 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)336 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 5 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h, Electronically limited 155.34 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 4.3 kg/Hp, 232.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.4 kg/Nm, 290.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 400 Hp @ 6600 rpm.
Power per litre 81 Hp/l
Torque 500 Nm @ 3800 rpm. 368.78 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code S62B50
Engine displacement 4941 cm3 301.52 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 94 mm 3.7 in.
Piston Stroke 89 mm 3.5 in.
Compression ratio 11
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC, Double-VANOS
Engine oil capacity 6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1720 kg 3791.95 lbs.
Max. weight 2290 kg 5048.59 lbs.
Max load 570 kg 1256.63 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 460 l 16.24 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Max. roof load 100 kg 220.46 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%) 1800 kg 3968.32 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1800 kg 3968.32 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 750 kg 1653.47 lbs.
Permitted towbar download 90 kg 198.42 lbs.
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.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.31
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.6 m 38.06 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 6 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer
Front brakesVentilated discs, 345 mm
Rear brakesVentilated discs, 328 mm
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 245/40 R18
Rear wheel tires: 275/35 R18
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 8J x 18
Rear wheel rims: 9.5J x 18