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Overview
Controls and features
Operation, maintenance
Owner service procedures
Index Technical data
Index
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BMW M5
Displacement
Number of cylinders cu in (cm
3) 301.5 (4,941)
8
Maximum output
at engine speed hp
rpm 394
6,600
Maximum torque
at engine speedlb ft (Nm)
rpm 368 (500)
3,800
Compression ratioe
11.0
Stroke
Borein (mm)
in (mm)3.50 (89.0)
3.70 (94.0)
Fuel-injection system Digital electronic engine-management system
Engine data
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All dimensions are given in inches (mm). Minimum turning circle dia.: 38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Dimensions
39mus003
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Weights
BMW M5
Curb weight (with one person, ready for operation, full tank of fuel, options not included)
lbs. (kg) 4,024 (1,825)
Approved gross vehicle weight lbs. (kg) 5,049 (2,290)
Approved front axle load lbs. (kg)
2,426 (1,100)
Approved rear axle load lbs. (kg) 2,701 (1,225)
Approved roof load capacity
Approved axle loads and approved gross vehicle
weight may not be exceeded.lbs. (kg) 220 (100)
Luggage compartment capacity cu ft (liters) 16.2 (460)
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Capacities
Notes
Fuel tank
of which reserve gal. (liters)
gal. (liters)approx. 18.5 (approx. 70)
approx. 2.5 (approx. 10) Fuel specification: page 22
Windshield washer system
with headlamp washer system
Intensive cleaning systemquarts (liters)
quarts (liters)
quarts (liters)approx. 3.7 (approx. 3.5)
approx. 6.3 (approx. 6.0)
approx. 1.1 (approx. 1.0) For details: page 115
Cooling system including heater
circuitquarts (liters) 12.7 (12.0) For details: page 117
Engine oil filter change quarts (liters) 6.9 (6.5) "BMW High Performance Synthetic
Oil," for details: page 117
Manual transmission and differential Ð Oil change at the 1,200-mile-service,
then the oil never needs to be
changed again
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