2008 BMW M5 Features And Specs

Year

Style, Configuration, Engine Options

Trim

M Models M5 Sedan Package Includes

  • Interior

  • Extended Merino leather seat trim

  • Pwr heated M sport front bucket seats-inc

    18-way pwr driver seat, 14-way pwr passenger seat, 4-way lumbar support, thigh support, passive backrest width, 2-position driver seat memory

  • 2-level center console compartments w/climate-controlled lower compartment

  • Adjustable front center armrest

  • Fold-up rear center armrest

  • Front/rear floor mats

  • Leather-wrapped pwr tilt/telescopic M sport steering wheel-inc

    audio controls, cruise controls, Bluetooth phone controls, (1) programmable control, MDrive selector, 2-position memory

  • Electronic analog speedometer & tachometer w/variable warning segment

  • M-design instrumentation w/white-illuminated gauges & red pointers

  • LCD main & trip odometers

  • Oil temp gauge

  • Service interval indicator w/miles-to-service readout

  • Tire pressure monitor

  • Pwr windows-inc

    1-touch open/close, anti-trapping feature, close from exterior lock

  • Central locking system-inc

    double-lock, selective unlock

  • Remote keyless entry w/multi-function remote-inc

    interior light activation, remote trunk release, window down, moonroof open, alarm

  • BMW Assist-inc

    auto collision notification, SOS button, roadside assistance, (4) year subscription

  • Bluetooth wireless technology

  • TeleService activation

  • iDrive system-inc

    on-board DVD-based navigation system, 8.8\ screen w/16

  • Front/rear park distance control (PDC) w/graphic display

  • Pwr trunk release

  • Alarm system w/interior motion detector

  • Coded driveaway protection (prevents engine from starting w/o proper key)

  • Cruise control

  • Vehicle & key memory

  • MDrive system-inc

    1-touch selection of preferred combinations of throttle/pwr settings, transmission programs, EDC modes, DSC modes w/de-activation mode

  • Universal garage door opener

  • Anti-theft Logic7 audio system-inc

    AM/FM stereo w/CD player, MP3 capability, (13) speakers w/(2) subwoofers, digital signal processing, surround sound simulation, radio data system (RDS)

  • Real time traffic info w/(4) year subscription

  • FM diversity antenna

  • Prep for CD changer

  • Tri-zone automatic climate control-inc

    auto air recirculation, bi-directional solar sensor, heat-at-rest function, humidity control, activated-charcoal micro-filter ventilation

  • Rear window defroster

  • Locking glovebox w/rechargeable take-out flashlight

  • Pwr outlets-inc

    front passenger footwell, trunk

  • Dual front/rear cup holders

  • Front/rear open door storage compartments

  • Brushed aluminum trim

  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror

  • Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors

  • Courtesy lights w/fade in/fade out feature

  • BMW Ambiance Lighting

  • Dual front/rear reading lights

  • Interior light pkg-inc

    door handles, door storage bins, front footwell, M exit/entry lighting, additional trunk

  • Illuminated shift lever

  • Seatback storage compartments

  • Fully finished trunk w/reversible mat

  • Emergency trunk release handle

  • Exterior

  • 2-way pwr tilt/slide moonroof-inc

    1-touch open/close, anti-trapping feature, sliding sunshade, open/close from exterior lock

  • Wraparound body-color M bumpers-inc

    hydraulic energy absorbers, front compressible elements

  • Front/rear M spoiler

  • Front air intakes w/flaps

  • Rear M apron/air diffuser w/flaps

  • Side gills w/M5 logo

  • Unique side sills

  • Satin chrome shadowline window trim

  • Xenon adaptive automatic headlights-inc

    dynamic auto-leveling, retractable high-pressure headlight cleaning system

  • Daytime running lights

  • Adaptive brake lights

  • LED ground lighting

  • Auto-dimming pwr folding heated M mirrors-inc

    reverse gear activated passenger-side auto-tilt-down, 2-position mirror memory

  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers-inc

    articulated passenger-side wiper arm, single-wipe control, heated washer jets

  • Heated door locks

  • Entertainment

  • Engine

  • Engine Order Code

    NA

  • Engine Type and Required Fuel

    Gas V10

  • Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

    5.0L/305

  • Fuel System

    NA

  • Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

    500 @ 7750

  • Maximum Torque @ RPM

    383 @ 6100

  • Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

    NA

  • Electrical

  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

    NA

  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

    170

  • Safety

  • 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)

  • Intelligent Safety & Info System (ISIS) for deployment of safety systems

  • Driver/front passenger dual-threshold dual-stage airbags w/passenger deployment sensor

  • Front/rear Head Protection System (AHPS II) curtain airbags

  • Front side-impact airbags

  • Front safety belts-inc

    pretensioners, force limiters

  • All-passenger automatic locking retractor (ALR)

  • LATCH attachments for rear seats

  • Child safety rear door locks

  • M Dynamic Stability Control-inc

    all-speed traction control, electronic brake proportioning, cornering/braking stability enhancement, dynamic brake control, brake standby, brake drying, start-off assistant, M dynamic mode

  • Interlocking door anchoring system

  • Daytime running lights

  • Battery safety terminal

  • Impact sensor (automatically turns on hazard/interior lights, unlocks doors & disconnects alternator, fuel pump & starter)

  • Steering

  • Steering Type

    M Servotronic Variable Pwr

  • Steering Ratio (:1)

    12.4

  • Turns, lock to lock

    NA

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

    40.7

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

    NA

  • Mechanical

  • 5.0L DOHC 40-valve V10 engine-inc

    M high-pressure double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing

  • Direct ignition system w/pencil coils

  • Aluminum cylinder block & heads

  • (10) individual throttles electronically controlled w/variable throttle response & maximum pwr level (3 settings)

  • G-sensitive semi-dry oil sump lubrication system

  • Oil coolant heat exchanger

  • Engine start/stop button

  • 7-speed sequential manual gearbox (SMG)-inc

    Drivelogic, (11) shift programs, launch control

  • M variable differential lock

  • M Dynamic Stability Control-inc

    all-speed traction control, electronic brake proportioning, cornering/braking stability enhancement, dynamic brake control, brake standby, brake drying, start-off assistant, M dynamic mode

  • Rear wheel drive

  • Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension

  • Aluminum 4-link integral rear suspension

  • Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers

  • Electronic damper control w/comfort, normal, & sport programs

  • M suspension system

  • Front/rear stabilizer bars

  • P255/40ZR19 front performance tires

  • P285/35ZR19 rear performance tires

  • 19\ x 8.5\ front M double spoke alloy wheels (style 166M)

  • 19\ x 9.5\ rear M double spoke alloy wheels (style 166M)

  • M mobility system-inc

    compressor w/sealant to fix flat tires

  • M Servotronic vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-ratio variable assist pwr steering w/M driving dynamics (Comfort & Sport levels)

  • 4-wheel M cross-drilled ventilated compound disc brakes

  • 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)

  • (4) stainless-steel exhaust tips

  • Suspension

  • Front Suspension Type

    Double-Pivot

  • Rear Suspension Type

    4-link Integral

  • Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    NA

  • Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    NA

  • Towing

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Transmission

  • Transmission Order Code

    NA

  • Transmission Description

    Sequential Manual

  • Number of Transmission Speeds

    7

  • First Gear Ratio (:1)

    3.99

  • Second Gear Ratio (:1)

    2.65

  • Third Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.81

  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.39

  • Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.16

  • Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.00

  • Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

    0.83

  • Reverse Ratio (:1)

    3.99

  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

    3.62

  • Clutch Size

    NA

  • Vehicle

  • EPA Classification

    Mid-Size

  • Drivetrain

    Rear Wheel Drive

  • Warranty

  • 4 Basic Years / 50,000 Basic Miles

  • 4 Drivetrain Years / 50,000 Drivetrain Miles

  • 4 Roadside Assistance Years / Unlimited Roadside Assistance Miles

  • Brakes

  • Brake Type

    Pwr-Assisted

  • Anti-Lock-Braking System

    4-Wheel

  • Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    14.7 x 1.42

  • Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    14.6 x 0.94

  • Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

    NA