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| Specification | BMW1998 BMW M5 (E39) |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Top speed | 250 km/hIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Power-to-weight ratioCalculated from peak power and curb weight — figures quoted against a different weight basis (e.g. dry or DIN) will differ. | 163.8 kW/tCalculated |
| Acceleration | |
| 0–60 mphRollout (1ft) handling differs between testers and manufacturers. | 4.80 sIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.10 sIndependent test · FastestLaps |
| 0–100 mph | 11.40 sIndependent test · MotorTrend |
| Engine & Powertrain | |
| Peak power | 294 kWIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Peak torque | 500 N·mIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Engine displacement | 4.9 LIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Cylinder count | 8Independent test · Wikipedia |
| Engine layout | V8Independent test · Wikipedia |
| Engine placement | FrontIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Induction type | Naturally aspiratedIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Transmission type | ManualIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Number of gears | 6Independent test · Wikipedia |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4783 mmIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Width | 1801 mmIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Height | 1412 mmIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Wheelbase | 2830 mmIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Weight | |
| Curb weight | 1795 kgIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Practicality | |
| Seats | 5Independent test · Wikipedia |
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