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2009 BMW M5 Base 4dr Sedan RWD

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Mid-Size
11 mpg city / 17 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

4 Door Sedan

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Mid-Size

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

99.1

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

4012

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas V10

Displacement:

5.0L/305

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

500 @ 7750

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

383 @ 6100

Trans Description Cont.:

Sequential Manual

Suspension Type - Front:

Double-Pivot

Suspension Type - Rear:

4-link Integral

Front Tire Size:

P255/40ZR19

Rear Tire Size:

P285/35ZR19

Front Wheel Size (in):

19 x 8.5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

19 x 9.5

Front Wheel Material:

Alloy

Rear Wheel Material:

Alloy

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

14.6 x 0.94

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

18.5

Wheelbase (in):

113.7

Length, Overall (in):

191.5

Trunk Volume (ft³):

14.0

Advanced Technical Data

Trans Order Code:

2MA

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.99

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.65

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.81

Fourth Gear Rato (:1):

1.39

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.16

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.99

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

3.62

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

170

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

Sport

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

Sport

Steering Type:

M Servotronic Variable Pwr

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

12.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

40.7

Brake Type:

Pwr-Assisted

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

14.7 x 1.42

Front Head Room (in):

39.1

Front Leg Room (in):

41.5

Front Shoulder Room (in):

57.3

Second Head Room (in):

38.1

Second Leg Room (in):

36.0

Second Shoulder Room (in):

57.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

72.7

Height, Overall (in):

57.8

Tread Width, Front (in):

62.2

Tread Width, Rear (in):

61.7

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1):

0.83

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