2008 BMW M5 Base 4DR RWD Sedan
Base 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
4.1 sec
0-60 mph
12.2 sec
@ 118 mph
500 hp
Power
383 lb-ft
Torque
4,012 lbs
Rear-wheel Drive
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Overview
Vehicle Details
Year:
2008
Make:
BMW
Model:
M5
Trim:
Base 4DR RWD Sedan
Style:
Base 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
Base Price:
$83,900
Drive:
Rear-wheel Drive
Dimensions & Weight
Curb Weight:
4,012 lbs
Length:
191.5 in.
Width:
72.7 in.
Height:
57.8 in.
Wheelbase:
113.7 in.
Drag Coefficient:
0.31
MPG:
11 city / 17 hwy
Fuel:
18.5 gal. / 259 mi range
Engine & Powertrain
Derived Output
Horsepower:
499 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque:
383 ft-lbs @ 6,100 rpm
Advertised Output
Horsepower:
500 hp @ 7,750 rpm
Torque:
383 ft-lbs @ 6,100 rpm
Engine:
5.0l V-10
Displacement:
5 liters
Compression Ratio:
12.00 to 1
Valves:
40
Engine Config:
Standard
Redline:
8,550 rpm
Dyno Chart
Power vs torque across the rev range
Performance
All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.
Acceleration
0-60 mph (1ft):
4.03 sec
0-60 mph:
4.33 sec
0-100 mph:
9.2 sec
60-130 mph:
11.01 sec
100-150 mph:
12 sec
Top Speed:
187 mph
Distance
⅛ mile:
7.99 sec @ 92.1 mph
¼ mile:
12.18 sec @ 118.2 mph
½ mile:
19.01 sec @ 144.1 mph
1 mile:
30.44 sec @ 167.7 mph
Drivetrain
Front Tires:
P255/40ZR19
Rear Tires:
P285/35ZR19
Tire Compound:
Performance
Transmission:
7-speed Automatic
Final Drive:
3.62
Gear Ratios
1: 4.06
2: 2.4
3: 1.58
4: 1.19
5: 1
6: 0.87
7: 0.83
R: 3.68
Speed vs RPM
Gear spacing and speed bands
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