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2008 BMW M5 Sedan (6-speed Manual)

4dr Sedan

4.999L Naturally Aspirated V-10
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
4.3 sec

0-60 mph

12.4 sec

@ 116 mph

Horsepower • Torque
500 hp

Power

383 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
4,012 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2008

Make:

BMW

Model:

M5

Trim:

Sedan (6-speed Manual)

Style:

4dr Sedan

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

Weight Distribution:

Front: 52.2% | Rear: 47.8%

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

500 hp @ 7,750 rpm

Torque:

383 ft-lbs @ 6,100 rpm

Engine:

4.999L Naturally Aspirated V-10

Displacement:

4.999 liters

Engine Config:

Front

Redline:

8,250 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):

4.23 sec

0-60 mph:

4.59 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

9.18 sec

0-100 mph:

9.54 sec

60-130 mph:

10.88 sec

100-150 mph:

12 sec

Top Speed:

197 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

8.17 sec @ 90.8 mph

¼ mile:

12.41 sec @ 115.8 mph

½ mile:

19.19 sec @ 145.8 mph

1 mile:

30.48 sec @ 171.6 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

255/40ZR19

Rear Tires:

285/35ZR19

Tire Compound:

Summer Performance

Transmission:

6-speed Manual

Final Drive:

3.62

Gear Ratios

1: 4.055

2: 2.396

3: 1.582

4: 1.192

5: 1

6: 0.872

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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