2000 BMW M5

ENGINE
Type V-8, normally aspirated, aluminum block and heads
Displacement 5.0 liters (302 cu in)
Valvetrain DOHC 4-valve
Compression Ratio 11.0:1
Bore & Stroke 94.0 mm x 89.0 mm
Horsepower 400 @ 6600 rpm
Torque 369 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
Redline 7000 rpm
Fuel Injection Electronic sequential port
PERFORMANCE
0-60 MPH 5.0 sec
1/4 Mile 13.4 sec @ 107.8 mph
Top Speed 155 mph (electronically limited)
Mileage (city/highway) 13/21 mpg
Power-to-Weight Ratio 10 lbs per bhp
CHASSIS
Suspension
   front MacPherson struts, coil and polyurethane springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
   rear Multi-link, coil and polyurethane springs, tube shocks, anti-roll bar
Steering Variable, power-assisted, recirculating ball, 3 turns lock-to-lock
Brakes Four-wheel, vacuum assisted, vented discs, ABS
   front 13.6 in
   rear 12.9 in
Wheels and Tires
   front Cast alloy 18 x 8 in, 245/40ZR
   rear Cast alloy 18 x 9.5 in, 275/35ZR
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission Six speed manual
Layout Front engine, rear wheel drive
Gear Ratios
1st 4.23
2nd 2.53
3rd 1.67
4th 1.23
5th 1.00
6th 0.83
Final Drive Ratio 2.81:1
DIMENSIONS
Type Four-door, five passenger, sports sedan
Construction Unit steel body and frame
Overall Length 188.3 in
Width 70.9 in
Height 56.6 in
Wheelbase 111.4 in
Weight Distribution (front/rear) 54 % / 46 %
Curb Weight 4000 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity 18.5 gallons
Trunk Capacity 17.3 + 8.1 cu ft
Headroom (front/rear) 37.0 in / 35.3 in
Legroom (front/rear) 42.5 in / 26.5 in
The data was obtained by Road & TrackŪ magazine