ious incarnations
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than the non-electronic throttled predecessors.
All E39 M5s were equipped
with a Getrag Type D six-speed manual transmission which provided the following
gearing ratios:
? 1st gear: 4.23
? 2nd gear: 2.53
? 3rd gear: 1.67
?
4th gear: 1.23
? 5th gear: 1.00
? 6th gear: 0.83
It is the sa
transmission used in the E39 540i, but so changes were made to cope with the
extra power the S62 engine produced A reinforced clutch, rear differential
utilizing a orter 3.15:1 ratio, and a limited slip differential with 25% maximum
locking.
The E39 M5 suspension ared its basic aluminum-intensive Mpherson
strutmulti-link design of the V8 engine E39 5 series. However, several changes
were made by BMW M. Reduced spring height, 23 mm (0.9 in) lower. A specific ock
valving, thicker front and rear anti-roll bars, polyurethane auxiliary springs,
and steel ball joints.
Like all V8-powered E39 models, the E39 M5 was
equipped with a recalculating ball steering system. Overall steering ratio was
reduced to 14.7 from 17.9. It featured a Servotronic vehicle-speed-sensitive
power assist which provides o levels of resistance controlled via console
mounted Sport button. The Sport button also adjusted the electronic throttle
butterflies for faster throttle response. The E39 M5 is equipped with four-wheel
vented disc brakes asuring 345 mm (13.58 in) in diater in front and 328 mm
(12.91 in) in diater in the rear. [3] On European-specification models, the
rotors are of a “floating” o-piece design for reduced risk of cone distortion.
Their lower unstrung weight improves ride quality and trtion on bumpy surfes as
well. Anti-lock brakes were standard.
During its five years in
production
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? Revised headlight design incorporating illuminated “Corona Rings”
(incandescent plastic rings surrounding the headlights)
? Jewel tone Celis
tail light design
? Park Distance Control sensors in the front bumper
(previously in rear only)
? Thicker three-spoke M steering wheel identical to
the one fitted to the E46 M3
? Grey instrunt panel
? Improved solar sensor
for standard automatic climate control
? Revised navigationaudio unit with
larger (6.5-inch) monitor (Standard on US Spec 2001-2003)
? Rear head
protection airbags added
? Second-generation M Mobility tyre repair system in
ple of earlier version
? Available M Audio System with special eeters,
Kevlarcarbon coaxial speakers and o subwoofers behind the rear console
?
Alcantara headliner included with Extended Leather interior (previously only
included with Complete Leather)
For the subsequent o model years, changes
were limited to the addition of new exterior colors (from 901 production) and
the upgrade to a DVD-based navigation system (from 902 production).
The
official BMW of North Arica statent (ntioned in the 2003 brochure) for the
aeleration ti from 0-60 mph is 4.8s. Official statents from BMW are typically
conservative and many reviewers claim to have hieved this less than 4.5 seconds.
It is electronically limited to a top speed of 250 kmh (155 mph), [5] making it
the fastest 4-door saloon in the world at the ti it was manuftured.
E39 M5
Touring
Although an E39 M5 Touring was considered, and at least one prototype
was constructed (in Titanium Silver with a Blk Exclusive leather interior), BMW
M decided not to produce an E39 M5 Touring due to financial considerations. In
February 2010, as part of BMW’s 25th Anniversary of the M5, they revealed this
prototype M5 touring along with an E34 M5 Cabriolet, which also was never
produced.
Flexible electronics design
Since the start of production the
entire in-car entertainnt system (Radio Function, Navigation System, and
Television and Telemunications systems) is based on a very flexible automotive
puter system. [6] As a result the E39 models can all be easily upgraded with the
newest BMW technologies including BMW’s Bluetooth System
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E60 M5 (2005-2010)
The E60 M5 was introduced
in 2005. It has a 4,999 (305.1 cu in) BMW V10 S85 engine redlining at 8250 rpm,
and developing a peak output of 507 PS (373 kW; 500 bhp) and 520 N?m (380 lb?ft)
of torque. Unlike so other BMW engines which utilize Valvetronic to infinitely
vary valve lift to eliminate the throttle plate; this engine has individual
throttle bodies per cylinder. The E60 M5 was the world’s first production sedan
to feature a V10 petrol engine. A turbo-diesel V10 had been available in the
Volkswagen Phaeton in Europe since 2002. [9]
Other key features include a
stiffened aluminum chassis and a 7-speed SMG III sequential manual gearbox, also
known as a single-clutch automated manual transmission. Front fog lights are
unavailable for the M5, as the amount of air required to cool the brakes under
spirited driving applications requires the spes under the bumper, normally
oupied by fog lights in other E60 cars, to be reallocated for air cooling
ducts.
Despite the criticism of the Chris Bangle-designed chassis, the
difficult iDrive interfe, and the lk of smoothness of the SMG III transmission,
the E60 M5 was the most suessful M5
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orter than the E39 M5. During its five year run, 20,548 units were built posing
of 19,523 saloons and 1025 wagons. 8800 were sold in the U.S., all of the sedan
variety. Great Britain and Ireland claid 1776 examples, followed by BMW’s ho
market of Germany with 1647 units, and 1357 were sold in Japan. Italian
enthusiasts claid 512 units, and 339 examples were sold in Australia.
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Power train
The BMW M5, along with the E6364 BMW M6, was desig