2007 BMW M5
Technical Specifications
Bold within table indicates new
specification for 2007
General
Curb weight, lb. 4012
Weight distribution,
front/rear, % 52.2/47.8
Wheelbase, in. 113.7
Track, front/rear, in. 62.2/61.7
Length, in. 191.5
Height, in. 57.8
Body
Type 4-door
sedan
Aerodynamic drag
coefficient 0.31
EPA size classification Midsize
Accommodations
Seating capacity, persons 5
Shoulder room,
front/rear, in. 57.3/57.2
Head room, front/rear,
in. 37.7/37.8
Leg room, front/rear, in. 41.5/36.0
EPA passenger-compartment
volume, cu ft. 99.1
EPA cargo volume, cu ft. 14.0
Engine & electrical
Engine type DOHC
(4-cam) 40-valve V-10, high-
Pressure
Double VANOS steplessly
variable
valve timing, 10 individual
electronically
controlled throttles with
P400,
P500 & P500 S settings
Bore x stroke, mm/in. 92.0 x
75.2/3.62 x 2.96
Displacement, cc/cu in. 4999/305
Compression ratio 12.0:1
Power @ rpm, hp 500 @
7750
Torque @ rpm, lb-ft. 383 @
6100
Engine-management system MS S65 with
ionic-current knock control,
variable
valve timing, electronic throttles,
variable
maximum power level, g-sensitive
lubrication
system, oil-level/temperature
sender,
variable tachometer warning segment,
catalyst protection & other functions
included in control strategy
Fuel requirement Premium
unleaded
Fuel capacity, U.S. gal. 18.5
Battery capacity, amp-hr. 90
Alternator output rating,
amp./W 170/2380
Drivetrain
Drive system Front
engine/rear-wheel drive
Sequential Manual
Gearbox (SMG) SMG III 247, electrohydraulically actuated,
electronically
controlled 7-speed,
with
6 Sequential & 5 Automated shift
programs;
twin-disc clutch
Ratios: 1st 3.99:1
2nd 2.65:1
3rd 1.81:1
4th 1.39:1
5th 1.16:1
6th 1.00:1
7th 0.83:1
Reverse 3.99:1
Drivetrain (cont.)
Manual transmission ZF
Type G, 6-speed
Ratios: 1st 4.06:1
2nd 2.40:1
3rd 1.58:1
4th 1.19:1
5th 1.00:1
6th 0.87:1
Reverse 3.68:1
Final drive ratio 3.62:1
Chassis
Body/frame construction Unitized;
aluminum front end,
otherwise
steel
Front suspension BMW
M sport suspension in
aluminum;
struts, double-pivot lower
arms,
coil springs, electronically
controlled
twin-tube gas-pressure
shock
absorbers with Normal,
Comfort
& Sport modes, anti-roll
bar,
subframe, thrust plate
Rear suspension BMW
M sport suspension in
aluminum;
4-link Integral system, coil
springs,
electronically controlled twin-
tube
gas-pressure shock absorbers
with
Normal, Comfort & Sport modes,
anti-roll
bar
Steering type Rack
& pinion, Servotronic vehicle-
speed-
sensitive power assist
with
Comfort & Sport assist levels
Overall ratio Variable;
mean ratio is 12.4:1
Turning circle, ft. 40.7
4-wheel compound,
ventilated &
cross-ventilated
disc brakes:
Front, diameter x thickness, mm/in. 374 x 36/14.7 x 1.42
Front calipers Aluminum
Rear, diameter x thickness, mm/in. 370
x 24/14.6 x 0.94
Rear calipers Cast
iron
Chassis (cont.)
Wheels Light
cast alloy, 19 x 8.5 front/19 x 9.5 rear
Tires 255/40ZR-19
front /
285/35ZR-19
rear
special
performance
Stability-enhancement
system Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC),
including
all-speed traction control,
electronic
brake proportioning,
antilock
braking (ABS), cornering/
braking
stability enhancement,
Dynamic
Brake Control, Brake Standby, Brake Drying, Start-off
Assistant
&
M Dynamic mode;
M
Variable Differential Lock
Performance
data
Acceleration, 0-60 mph,
sec 4.5
Top speed, mph 155
Fuel economy, EPA est..
MPG,
city/highway 12/18