1998 M5 Specs1998 (E39) BMW M5 Specifications & Performance
1998 - 2003 (E39)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 4.9 L V8
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- 155 mph
- 
- 5.3 seconds
- 
- 395 BHP
- 
- 20.3 mpg
- 
- 4 Doors
- 
- 5 Seats
- 
- 460 L
- 
- 1,720 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 5.3 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 5.1 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 230 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 395 BHP
- Torque
- 369 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 20.3 mpg
- Urban
- 13.4 mpg
- Extra Urban
- 28.8 mpg
- Total Range
- 312 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 4.9 Litre
- 4,941 cc
- Configuration
- V8
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 395 BHP @ 6,600 RPM
- 400 ps @ 6,600 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 369 lb·ft @ 3,800 RPM
- 500 N·m @ 3,800 RPM
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 4 (32v Total)
- Fuel Injection
- Multi-point
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 70 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Engine Name
- S62B50
- Compression Ratio
- 11:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 94 x 89 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.06:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 80 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 49 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 618 cc
- BMEP
- 12.7 Bar
- 184.4 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (MT)
- 6 Gears
- Front Tyre Size
- 245/40 ZR18
- Rear Tyre Size
- 275/35 ZR18
- Front Suspension
- MacPherson Strut
- Rear Suspension
- Multi-Link
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Vented Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Large Saloon
- Doors
- 4
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo Space
- 460 L
- Kerb Weight
- 1,720 kg
- Gross Weight
- 2,290 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 570 kg
- Tow Capacity
- 750-1,800 kg
- Length
- 4,784 mm
- Width
- 1,800 mm
- Height
- 1,437 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,830 mm
- Front Track
- 1,515 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,527 mm
Euro NCAP Results
- Adult Occupant
- ★★★★☆
- Pedestrian
- ★☆☆☆
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
Registered Before 01/03/2001
> 1549cc
£375
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.6
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