BMW M5 2008 specs
General information
| Model: | BMW M5 |
| Year: | 2008 |
| Category: | Station wagons/estate cars |
| Manufacturer: | BMW |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Engine type: | V10 |
| Engine location: | Front |
| Displacement: | 4999 ccm |
| Max power: | 507 PS (373 kW) at 7750 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 519.35 Nm at 6100 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 12:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 92 x 75.2 mm (3.6 x 3 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Fuel control: | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 7-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Fuel city driving: | 19.6 litres/100 km (12 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel mixed driving: | 14 litres/100 km (16.8 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel highway driving: | 13.1 litres/100 km (17.96 miles per gallon) |
| Airbags: | 6. Front airbags. Side airbags. |
| Drive: | 4WD |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 245 km/h (152.2 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 4.7 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.2889 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors: | 4 |
| Leg room front: | 1060 mm (41.7 inches) |
| Passenger space: | 2803 litres (741 gallons) |
| Cargo space: | 396 litres (105 gallons) |
| Optional cargo space: | 1150 litres (304 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Steering: | Power assisted steering Traction control. Electronic st |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated disks |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated disks |
| Brake details: | Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation |
| Front tire dimensions: | 255/40-ZR19 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 255/40-ZR19 |
| Turn circle: | 13 m (511.8 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1755 kg (3869.1 pounds) |
| Max weight with load: | 1820 kg (4012.4 pounds) |
| Towing weight: | 1760 kg (3880.1 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4870 mm (191.7 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1850 mm (72.8 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1470 mm (57.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2890 mm (113.8 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 70 litres (18.49 gallons) |
Other specifications
| CO2 emissions: | 194 g/km |
| Aprox price as new EUR: | 86230 |
| Aprox price as new USD: | 82940 |






















