Figures & Specs: BMW 5 Series M5 E39 - [1999]

BMW 5 Series Engine & Transmission | Figures & Specs.

BMW 5 Series Engine:

The Saloon version of the 5 Series model has a 4941 cc (301.5 ci) 32 valve V 8 Naturally Aspirated Petrol engine.

BMW 5 Series Transmission:

This particular BMW 5 Series M5 E39 has a 6 speed / Manual gearbox with the power being delivered through it's RWD system.

BMW 5 Series Power & Torque | Figures & Specs.

BMW 5 Series Power:

The 5 Series's 4941 cc (301.5 ci) engine reaches its peak power of 400 bhp (298 kW) @ 6600 rpm.

BMW 5 Series Torque:

The BMW 5 Series produces torque measuring 369 lb-ft (500.2 Nm) @ 3800 rpm.

BMW 5 Series Power to Weight:

The 5 Series weighs around 1720 kg (3791 lb). Power to weight can be calculated at 232.5 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 214.5 lb-ft of torque per ton.

BMW 5 Series Top Speed & Acceleration Performance | Figures & Specs.

BMW 5 Series Top Speed:

The BMW 5 Series M5 E39 - [1999] has a top speed of 155 mph (249.4 kph)

BMW 5 Series Acceleration:

This 5 Series accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 4.90 seconds or 0-100kph in 5.1s and can achieve an estimated 1/4 mile drag time in 13.83 seconds with a trap speed of 103.2 mph.

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