1998 - BMW - M5

Technical Specs of This Model
1. M5 1994
2. M5 1998
3. M5 1992
4. M5 1992
5. M5 1985
6. M5 1988
7. M5 2004
General Information
Make BMW
Model M5
Production Year 1998
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors 4
Wheelbase 2830 mm     (111,4 in)
Front Track 1515 mm     (59,6 in)
Rear Track 1527 mm     (60,1 in)
Length 4784 mm     (188,3 in)
Width 1800 mm     (70,9 in)
Height 1437 mm     (56,6 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,69
Weight 1795 kg     (3953,7 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 70 litre   (15,4 Imp gal ,  18,5 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,31
Frontal Area 2,17
Cx 0,67
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMW
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 32 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 4941 cc     (301,52 cu in)
Bore 94 mm     (3,7 in)
Stroke 89 mm     (3,5 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,06
Unitary Capacity 617,62 cc/cylinder    (37,69 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 11 : 1
Fuel System Type
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter
Maximum Engine Power 394 HP     (293,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6600 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 500 N.m     (369 lb.ft ,  51 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 425,1 N.m    (6600 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 219,5 HP/ton    (163,7 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 79,7 HP/litre    (59,5 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions 336 g/km
Fuel Consumption 21.1/9.8/13.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/overall
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 5,3 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 12,7 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 14,1 s    @ 171 km/h    (106 mph)
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 24,2 s    @ 203 km/h    (126 mph)
Top Speed 250 km/h   (155,4 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 6M
Top Gear Ratio 0,83 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,15 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 11,6 m    (38,1 ft)
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 354 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 328 mm
Wheels (front) 8J x 18
Wheels (rear) 9.5J x 18
Tyres (front) 245/40 ZR 18
Tyres (rear) 275/35 ZR 18