BMW M5 E39 (E39) Sedan
294 kW400 PS394 hp500 Nm1998–2003
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- Power
- 294 kW 400 PS · 394 hp
- Torque
- 500 Nm 369 lb-ft
- Kerb weight
- 1,550 kg
Under the bonnet of the BMW M5 E39 (E39) sedan sits an eight-cylinder petrol engine, good for 294 kW (400 PS) and 500 Nm of torque.
The car weighs 1,550 kg and has 258 PS per tonne to work with.
Engine
| Engine code | S62 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 294 kW 400 PS · 394 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
Dimensions and weight
| Kerb weight | 1,550 kg 3,417 lb |
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Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1998–2003 |
| Generation | M5 E39 (1998–2003) |
BMW S62 engine All M5 E39 versions All BMW spec sheets
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