Specifications: BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8 (235 Hp) 1996, 1997, 1998

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BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i V8 (235 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E39)
Modification (Engine) 535i V8 (235 Hp)
Start of production 1996 year
End of production 1998 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 10.2 l/100 km
23.1 US mpg
27.7 UK mpg
9.8 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 7 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 7 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 6.7 sec
Maximum speed 247 km/h
153.48 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 6.9 kg/Hp, 145.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5 kg/Nm, 198.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 235 Hp @ 5700 rpm.
Power per litre 67.2 Hp/l
Torque 320 Nm @ 3300 rpm.
236.02 lb.-ft. @ 3300 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M62B35
Engine displacement 3498 cm3
213.46 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 84 mm
3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 78.9 mm
3.11 in.
Compression ratio 10:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 7.5 l
7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
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Coolant 12 l
12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1615 kg
3560.47 lbs.
Max. weight 2105 kg
4640.73 lbs.
Max load 490 kg
1080.27 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 460 l
16.24 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4775 mm
187.99 in.
Width 1800 mm
70.87 in.
Height 1435 mm
56.5 in.
Wheelbase 2830 mm
111.42 in.
Front track 1515 mm
59.65 in.
Rear (Back) track 1526 mm
60.08 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Several levers and rods
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Ventilated discs
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 225/50 R15
Wheel rims size 15

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