Fast Impressions
make

BMW M5 Touring
engine

QOHC 40-valve V10
capacity 4999cc
bore & stroke 92.0 & 75.2mm
compression ratio 12.0:1
max boost NA
red line 8250rpm
power 373kW @ 7750rpm
torque 520Nm @ 6100rpm
specific power 75 kW/litre
specific torque 104Nm/litre
power to weight 191kW/tonne
torque to weight 266Nm/tonne
base mass 1955kg
steering

Hydraulically assisted rack & pinion

lock-to-lock

2.4 turns

suspension F

Double-joint rod struts, anti-dive
suspension R

Integral axle, anti-squat/dive
brakes F 2-pot, 374mm vented & punched discs
brakes R 1-pot, 370mm vented & punched discs
ABS yes
park brake Central, hand operated
drive/transmission Front engine, RWD/Robotised 7-speed SMG II
gear ratios 1: 1:3.985, 2: 2.652, 3:1.806, 4:1.392, 5: 1.159, 6: 1.000, 7: 0.833, R: 3.985
final drive ratio 3.620:1
differential BMW M viscous LS
wheels forged aluminium f: 8.5j, r: 9.5j x 19
tyres front conti sport contact 255/40 zr19
tyres rear

Conti Sport Contact 285/35 zr19
spare type

none. puncture kit & pump
warranty

5 year/100 000km motorplan
service plan

5 year/100 000km motorplan
roadside assistance yes
Cars in Action Rating 9
fuel capacity 70litres
country consumption 10.61/100km 650km
city consumption 22.41/100km 305km
combined consumption 15.01/100km 460km
economy run 17.9l/100km
CO&sub2; emissions 361g/km