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All dimensions are
in inches unless otherwise noted.
| General |
BMW M5
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| Curb weight, lb.: |
4023
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| Weight distribution, front/rear, %: |
52.1/47.9
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| Wheelbase, in. |
111.4
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| Track, front/rear, in. |
59.6/60.1
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| Length, in. |
188.3
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| Width, in. |
70.9
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| Height, in. |
56.6
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| Body |
BMW M5
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| Type |
Unitized all-steel structure
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| Aerodynamic drag coefficient |
0.31
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| EPA size classification |
Compact
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| Accommodations |
BMW M5
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| Seating capacity, persons |
5
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| Shoulder room, front/rear, in. |
56.8/55.9
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| Head room, front/rear, in. |
37.5/36.5
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| Leg room, front/rear, in. |
41.7/34.2
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| EPA interior volume, cu ft. |
92.5
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| EPA cargo volume, cu ft. |
11.1 Can be expanded by available
folding rear seats.
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| Engine
& Electical |
BMW M5
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| Engine type |
DOHC 32-valve (4-cam) V-8, High-Pressure
Double VANOS 2 steplessly variable intake-exhaust-valve
timing, 8 individual electronically controlled throttles
with Normal & Sport settings
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| Bore x stroke, mm/in. |
94.0 x 89.0 / 3.70 x 3.50
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| Displacement, cc/cu in. |
4941/302
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| Compression ratio |
11.0:1
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| Power @ rpm, hp |
394 @ 6600
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| Torque @ rpm, lb-ft. |
368 @ 3800
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| Engine-management system |
Siemens MSS 52 with adaptive knock
control; variable valve timing, electronic throttle
system, g-sensitive lubrication system, oil-level/temperature
sender, variable tachometer warning segment, catalyst
protection & M Driving Dynamics Control included
in control strategy
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| Fuel requirement |
Premium unleaded
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| Fuel capacity, U.S. gal. |
18.5
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| Battery capacity, amp-hr. |
110
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| Alternator output rating, amp./W |
120 / 1680
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| Drivetrain |
6-Speed
Manual
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| Drive system |
Front engine / rear drive
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| Transmission |
Getrag Type D, 6-speed
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| Ratios |
| 1st |
4.23:1
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| 2nd |
2.53:1
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| 3rd |
1.67:1
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| 4th |
1.23:1
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| 5th |
1.00:1
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| 6th |
0.83:1
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| Reverse |
3.75:1
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| Final Drive Ratio |
2.81:1
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| Chassis |
BMW M5
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| Body/frame construction |
Unitized steel
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| Front suspension |
BMW M sport suspension in aluminum;
struts, double-pivot lower arms, coil springs, polyurethane
auxiliary springs, twin tube gas-pressure shock
absorbers, anti-roll bar
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| Rear suspension |
BMW M sport suspension in aluminum;
4-link Integral system, coil springs, polyurethane
auxiliary springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock
absorbers, anti-roll bar; includes aluminum subframe
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| Steering type |
Recirculating ball, vehicle-speed-sensitive
power assist with M Driving Dynamics Control (Normal
& Sport settings)
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| Overall ratio |
14.7:1
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| Turns lock-to-lock |
3.0
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| Turning circle, ft. |
38.1
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| 4-wheel ventilated disc
brakes: |
| Diameter, front, mm/in. |
345 x 32 / 13.6 x 1.18
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| Diameter, rear, mm/in. |
328 x 20 / 12.9 x 0.79
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| Assist |
Vacuum
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| Wheels |
Cast alloy, 18 x 8.0 front / 18
x 9.5 rear
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| Tires |
Performance radials, 245/40ZR-18
front / 275/35ZR-18 rear
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| Stability-enhancement system |
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with
unique M logic, including all- speed traction control,
electronic brake proportioning, antilock braking (ABS),
Dynamic Brake Control & cornering/avoidance-stability
enhancement; limited-slip differential |
| Performance
Data |
BMW M5
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| Acceleration, 0-60 mph,
sec., |
| manual† |
4.8
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| Top speed, mph‡ |
155
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| Fuel economy, EPA est.
MPG, city/highway: |
| manual transmission |
13 / 24
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† BMW AG test results.
Actual acceleration results may vary depending on
specification of vehicle; road and environmental conditions;
testing procedures and driving style. These results
should be used for comparison only, and verification
should not be attempted on public roads. BMW urges
you to obey all posted speed limits and to please
wear your safety belt at all times.
‡ Electronically limited |
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