1998 BMW M5 (E39) joins the BMW expansion with source-backed core specifications. The seeded observations prioritize stable historical reference data from Wikipedia and linked source tables; ambiguous market-specific or unsourced figures are omitted rather than guessed.
Specifications by source
Each figure carries an evidence mark and a text label; expand a value for its full provenance — citation, verification, test conditions, and any alternate figures.
0–100 km/h5.10 sIndependent testFastestLapsShow full source detail and alternate values
Originally reported as 5.1 s; stored canonically.
FastestLaps — BMW M5 (E39) specsDatabase
FastestLaps lists an exact 0-100 kph value for the E39 BMW M5. Secondary database source used because no official BMW technical sheet with an exact scalar was found for this historic variant.
0–100 mph11.40 sIndependent testMotorTrendShow full source detail and alternate values
Originally reported as 11.4 s; stored canonically.
Frequently asked
The headline numbers for the 1998 BMW M5 (E39), answered straight from its sourced record.
- How fast is the 1998 BMW M5 (E39) 0–60 mph?
- The 1998 BMW M5 (E39) accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.80 s. Source: Wikipedia.
- How fast is the 1998 BMW M5 (E39) 0–100 km/h?
- The 1998 BMW M5 (E39) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.10 s. Source: FastestLaps.
- What is the top speed of the 1998 BMW M5 (E39)?
- The 1998 BMW M5 (E39) has a top speed of 155 mph. Source: Wikipedia.
- How much power does the 1998 BMW M5 (E39) have?
- The 1998 BMW M5 (E39) produces 394 hp. Source: Wikipedia.
- How much does the 1998 BMW M5 (E39) weigh?
- The 1998 BMW M5 (E39) has a curb weight of 3957 lb. Source: Wikipedia.
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