 |
 |
 |
 |
 Thursday December 04, 2008 |
|
2006 BMW M5 Technical Specifications |
|
|
|
Written by Jeff Seabrook
|
|
Sunday April 02, 2006 |
|
2006 BMW M5
Technical Specifications
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) 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
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
Wheels Cast alloy, 19 x 8.5 front/
19 x 9.5 rear
Tires 255/40ZR-19 front /
285/35ZR-19 rear
special performance
Chassis (cont.)
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
|
|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
2006 BMW M5 
BMWsport Home | Supporting Members | Newsletters | BMW Racing News | Racing Schedules | BMW AG News | BMWsport Site News | Photo Galleries | BMW e30 Owners | For Sale | Giveaways | Sponsors | BMW Tech | Geneva Auto Show | NAIAS | Product Reviews | Special BMW's | BMW M1 Homage | 2009 ALMS M3 | 2006 BMW M5 | BMW History | Main Download Page | BMW Wallpapers | Videos | WinAMP Skins | Search | Links | Affiliates | Sitemap |
Maybe you all could support me a li...
Mike is #1 ;)
Clear the decks for the race versio...
Look out porsche...
login/logout disabled
fixed
Kumho Tires
2 years later - these tires were put ...
about the site lately
remember the PIC'S