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2007 BMW M5

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

Width, in.                                                         72.7

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

 




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