Technical data for your BMW 5 Series 1995-2003
183n
Engine data 184
Dimensions 185
Weights 186
Overview
Capacities 187
Electrical system 188
Drive belts 188
Controls and features
Operation, care
and maintenance
wner service procedures
Advanced technology
Technical data
Index
Data
184nEngine data
BMW M5
Displacement
Number of cylinders
cu in (cmm)
301.5 (4,941)
8
Maximum output
at engine speed
hp
RPM
394
6,600
Maximum torque
at engine speed
lb ft (Nm)
RPM
368 (500)
3,800
Compression ratio
e
11.0
Stroke
Bore
in (mm)
in (mm)
3.50 (89.0)
3.70 (94.0)
Fuel-injection system
Digital-electronic engine manage-
ment system
Dimensions
185n
All dimensions are given in inches (mm). Minimum turning circle dia.: 38.1 ft (11.6 m)
186nWeights
BMW M5
Curb weight (with one person, ready for operation, full tank of fuel, options not included)
lbs. (kg)
lbs. (kg)
lbs. (kg)
lbs. (kg)
lbs. (kg)
4,024 (1,825)
Approved gross vehicle weight
Approved front axle weight
Approved rear axle weight
5,049 (2,290)
2,426 (1,100)
2,701 (1,225)
220 (100)
Approved roof load capacity
Never exceed either the approved axle weights
or the gross vehicle weight.
Luggage compartment capacity
cu ft (liters)
16.2 (460)
Capacities
187n
Notes
Fuel tank
reserve
gal. (liters)
gal. (liters)
approx. 18.5 (approx. 70) Fuel specification: page 26
approx. 2.5 (approx. 10)
Windshield washer system,
with headlamp washer system
Intensive cleaning system
quarts (liters)
quarts (liters)
quarts (liters)
approx. 3.7 (approx. 3.5) For details: page 138
approx. 6.3 (approx. 6.0)
approx. 1.1 (approx. 1.0)
Cooling system including heater
circuit
quarts (liters)
12.7 (12.0)
6.9 (6.5)
–
For details: page 141
Engine oil and filter change
quarts (liters)
"BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil"
For details: page 140
Manual transmission and differential
Oil change at the 1,200 mile service,
then the oil never needs to be changed
again
188nElectrical system
Drive belts
Coolant pump – Generator – Power
steering
Drive belt 7 K x 1629
You can obtain Original BMW
Parts and Accessories, as well as
professional advice from your BMW
center.<
Battery
12V 110 Ah
A/C compressor
Drive belt 5 K x 980
Spark plugs
NGK BKR 6 EQUP or
Bosch FGR 7 DQP
This spark ignition system meets all
requirements of the Canadian Interfer-
ence-Causing Equipment Regulations
(ICES-2).
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