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BMW M5 (E39 LCI, facelift 2000)

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1 versions · 1 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
4.9 V8 (400 KM) Selected Gasoline 400 KM 2000–2003

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4.9 V8 (400 KM)

Gasoline · 2000–2003

Engine power
400 KM
Torque
500 Nm
Engine displacement
4,941 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.3 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
M5
Version
M5 (E39 LCI, facelift 2000)
Engine
4.9 V8 (400 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2000
End of production
2003
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.3 s
Acceleration 0-60 mph
4.8 mph
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
21.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
13.9 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 3
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
336 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
S62B50
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4941 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC, Double-VANOS
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
94 mm
Piston stroke
89 mm
Compression ratio
11
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l
Coolant capacity
12 l
Power
400 KM @ 6600 obr./min
Torque
500 Nm @ 3800 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
70 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.31
Minimum trunk capacity
460 l
Curb weight
1720 kg
Gross weight
2290 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
1800 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1800 kg
Trailer load without brakes
750 kg
Trailer nose weight
90 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4784 mm
Width
1800 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
1990 mm
Height
1437 mm
Wheelbase
2830 mm
Front track
1515 mm
Rear track
1527 mm
Turning circle
11.6 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
345 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
328 mm
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
275/35 R18;245/40 R18
Rim size
9.5J x 18;8J x 18
ABS
yes