BMW M5 4.9 Manual RWD (400 hp)

Generation 3 (E39) · 1998–2003

General

Car class
E
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Number of doors
4
Number of seats
5
Body type
Sedan

Dimensions

Length
4785 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1440 mm
Wheelbase
2830 mm
Front track
1515 mm
Rear track
1525 mm
Boot volume (min)
460 L
Curb weight
1720 kg
Gross weight
2290 kg

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Engine capacity
4,941 cm³
Boost type
None
Maximum torque
500 Nm
Max torque RPM
3,800 rpm
Cylinder layout
V
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
4
Aspiration
Distributed injection (multi-point)
Compression ratio
11
Bore
94.0 mm
Stroke
89.0 mm
Engine code
S62B50
Engine model
S62B50
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine power
400 hp
Max power (kW)
294 kW
Max power RPM
6,600 rpm

Transmission

Gearbox type
Manual
Number of gears
6
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Tyre size
235/45 R17
Wheel bolt pattern
DIA74.1 5x120 mm
Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Independent, Spring
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc

Performance

Maximum speed
249 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
5.3 s

Fuel Economy

Fuel tank capacity
70 L
City fuel consumption
21.1 l/100 km
Highway fuel consumption
9.8 l/100 km
Combined fuel consumption
13.9 l/100 km
Fuel grade
98 octane

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