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2001 BMW M5 Specs

General Specifications

Built at:Munich, Germany
Price:$69 400 USD

Engine Specifications

Engine Specifications:V8
Valvetrain:DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl with Double VANOS
Displacement:DOHC 4 Valves / Cyl with Double VANOS
Bore:94.0 mm / 3.7 in
Stroke:89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Compression:11.0:1
Power:293.8 kw / 394.0 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Specific output:79.74 bhp per litre
Torque:498.94 nm / 368.0 ft lbs @ 3800 rpm
Redline:7000 rpm

Chassis & body

Body/Frame:Unit Steel
Driven wheels:Front Engine / RWD
Front tires:245/40ZR-18
Rear tires:275/35ZR-18
Front brakes:Vented Discs w/ABS & Vacuum Assist
Front brake size:345 mm / 13.6 in
Rear brakes:Vented Discs
Rear brake size:328 mm / 12.9 in
Front wheels:F 45.7 x 20.3 cm / 18.0 x 8.0 in
Rear wheels:R 45.7 x 24.1 cm / 18.0 x 9.5 in
Steering:Speed Sensitive Recirculating Ball

Drivetrain

Transmission:Getrag Type D 6-Speed Manual
Gear ratios:4.23:1, 2.53:1, 1.67:1, 1.23:1, 1.00:1, 0.83:1
Final drive:3.15:1

Car dimensions

Weight:1795 kg / 3957 lbs
Wheelbase:2830 mm / 111.4 in
Front track:1514 mm / 59.6 in
Rear track:1527 mm / 60.1 in
Length:4784 mm / 188.3 in
Width:1801 mm / 70.9 in
Height:1412 mm / 55.6 in

Speed performance

Car top speed:249.4 kph / 155.0 mph
0 - 60 mph:4.8 seconds
0 - 100 mph:11.3 seconds
0 - 1/4 mile:13.3 seconds

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    Torque: 330.0 nm / 243.4 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm

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