BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8 (400 Hp) 1998

General Information

Modification (Engine)

4.9 V8 (400 Hp)

Start of production

1998 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

2000 year

Engine

Power

400 Hp @ 6600 rpm.

Power per litre

81 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

500 Nm @ 3800 rpm.

Engine displacement

4941

Cylinder Bore

94 mm

Piston Stroke

89 mm

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l

Coolant

12 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Valvetrain

DOHC, Double-VANOS

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1527 mm

Width

1800 mm

Height

1437 mm

Length

4784 mm

Front track

1515 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

1.6

Wheelbase

2830 mm

Performance Characteristics

CO₂ emissions

336 g/km

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.3 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

21.1 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.8 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

13.9 l

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

5 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

570 kg

Kerb Weight

1720 kg

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Permitted towbar download

90 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)

1800 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

460 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1800 kg

Max. weight

2290 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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 type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 345 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 328 mm

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 8J x 18
Rear wheel rims: 9.5J x 18

Tires size

Front wheel tires: 245/40 R18
Rear wheel tires: 275/35 R18

BMW M5 4.9 V8 (400 Hp)