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

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Key specs

BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8 (400 Hp) /Sedan 1998 - 2000/

What is the body type of BMW M5 (E39)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8 (400 Hp)?
13.9 l/100 km
16.9 US mpg
20.3 UK mpg
7.2 km/l
How environmentally friendly is BMW M5 4.9 V8 (400 Hp)?
336 g/km CO2
How fast is 1998 M5 (E39) 4.9 V8 (400 Hp)?
250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.3 sec
0-60 mph: 5 sec
What is the power output of BMW M5 Sedan 1998 4.9 V8 (400 Hp)?
400 Hp, 500 Nm
369 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW M5 Sedan 1998 4.9 V8 (400 Hp)?
4.9 l
4941 cm3
301.52 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1998 BMW 4.9 V8 (400 Hp)?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of 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.
What is the length of 1998 BMW M5 Sedan?
4784 mm
188.35 in.
What is the width of 1998 BMW M5 Sedan?
1800 mm
70.87 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1998 BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8 (400 Hp)?
1720 kg
3792 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1998 BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8 (400 Hp)?
2290 kg
5049 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1998 BMW M5 Sedan?
460 l
16.2 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1998 BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8 (400 Hp)?
6, manual transmission
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General information

Brand
BMW
Model
M5
Generation
M5 (E39)
Modification (Engine)
4.9 V8 (400 Hp)
Start of production
October, 1998
End of production
August, 2000
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
21.1 l/100 km 11.1 US mpg
13.4 UK mpg
4.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
9.8 l/100 km 24 US mpg
28.8 UK mpg
10.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
13.9 l/100 km 16.9 US mpg
20.3 UK mpg
7.2 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
336 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
5 sec
Maximum speed
250 km/h, Electronically limited 155 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. 369 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
11:1
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
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Coolant
12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1720 kg 3792 lbs.
Max. weight
2290 kg 5049 lbs.
Max load
570 kg 1257 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
460 l 16.2 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Max. roof load
100 kg 220 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)
1800 kg 3968 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
1800 kg 3968 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
750 kg 1653 lbs.
Permitted towbar download
90 kg 198 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, McPherson type, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated discs, 345 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs, 328 mm
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Recirculating-ball steering
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
Front wheel tires: 245/40 R18
Rear wheel tires: 275/35 R18
Wheel rim size
Front wheel rims: 8J x 18
Rear wheel rims: 9.5J x 18