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)  
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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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