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General |
BMW
M5 |
Curb weight,
lb. |
4024 |
Weight distribution, front/rear, % |
52 / 48 |
Wheelbase, in. |
111.4 |
Track, in. |
Front |
59.6 |
Rear |
60.1 |
Length, in. |
188.3 |
Width, in. |
70.9 |
Height, in. |
56.6 |
Body type |
Unitized
all-steel structure |
Aerodynamic drag coefficient |
0.31 |
EPA size classification |
Compact |
Accomodations |
BMW
M5 |
Seating capacity,
persons |
5 |
Shoulder room, in. |
Front |
56.8 |
Rear |
55.9 |
Headroom, in. |
Front |
37.4 |
Rear |
37.2 |
Leg room, in. |
Front |
41.7 |
Rear |
34.2 |
EPA interior volume,
cu ft. |
92.5 |
EPA cargo volume, cu
ft. |
11.1 |
Engine
& electrical |
BMW
M5 |
Engine type |
DOHC
32-valve (4-cam) V-8, High-Pressure Double VANOS steplessly
variable intake- & exhaust-valve timing, 8 individual
electronically controlled throttles with Normal &
Sport settings |
Bore x stroke, mm/in. |
94.0 x 89.0 / 3.70 x
3.50 |
Displacement, cc/cu in. |
4941 / 302 |
Compression ratio |
11.0:1 |
Power @ rpm, hp |
394 @ 6600 |
Torque @ rpm, lb-ft. |
368 @ 3800 |
Engine-management system |
Siemens MS S52 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 Dynamic Driving Control included in control
strategy |
Fuel requirement |
Premium unleaded |
Fuel capacity, U.S. gal. |
18.5 |
Battery capacity, amp-hr. |
110 |
Alternator output, amp./W |
120 / 1680 |
Transmission |
BMW
M5 |
Drive system |
Front
engine / rear drive |
Transmission |
Getrag Type D, 6-speed
manual |
Gear Ratios |
1st |
4.23:1 |
2nd |
2.53:1 |
3rd |
1.67:1 |
4th |
1.23:1 |
5th |
1.00:1 |
6th |
0.83:1 |
Reverse |
3.75:1 |
Final drive ratio |
3.15:1 |
Chassis |
BMW
M5 |
Body/frame construction |
Unitized
steel |
Suspension |
Front |
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 |
Rear |
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 |
Steering type |
Recirculating ball, vehicle-speed-sensitive
power assist with M Dynamic Driving Control (Normal
& Sport settings) |
Overall ratio |
14.7:1 |
Turns lock-to-lock |
3.0 |
Turning circle, ft. |
38.1 |
Brakes |
4-wheel ventilated disc
brakes |
Diameter, mm/in. |
Front |
345 x 32 / 13.6 x 1.18 |
Rear |
328
x 20 / 12.9 x 0.79 |
Assist |
Vacuum |
Wheels |
Cast
alloy, 18 x 8.0 front / 18 x 9.5 rear |
Tires |
Performance radials,
245/40ZR-18 front / 275/35ZR-18 rear |
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 |
Acceleration, 0-60
mph , sec. |
4.8 |
Top speed, mph |
155 |
Fuel economy, EPA est. MPG, city/highway |
13 / 21 |
Used
Car Price Quote on a 2003 BMW M5.
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