2008 BMW M5 Base 6MT
The 2008 BMW M5 Base 6MT is a 500-hp 5.0-liter V10 sedan with a 6-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 13 mpg combined.
It makes 500 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque at 6100 rpm, spinning to a 8,250 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 11 mpg city and 17 mpg highway (13 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.0L naturally aspirated DOHC V10; Double-VANOS (S85) |
| Displacement | 5 L |
| Horsepower | 500 hp |
| Torque | 384 lb-ft @ 6100 rpm |
| Redline | 8,250 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC with Double-VANOS |
| Bore and Stroke | 92.0 x 75.2 |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 11 MPG |
| Highway | 17 MPG |
| Combined | 13 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Gasoline |