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1998 BMW 5 Series Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1998 BMW 5 Series, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis : Steel unibody
Production Years for Series : 1995 - 2003
Price : $39,470-$53,865
Weight : 3745 lbs | 1698.703 kg
Top Speed : 249 km/h | 154.754 mph
V 8
Displacement : 4398 cc | 268.4 cu in. | 4.4 L.
Power : 286 BHP (210.496 KW) @ 5700 RPM
Torque :309 Ft-Lbs (419 NM) @ 3900 RPM
Bore : 3.6 in | 92 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 83 mm.
Compression : 10.00:1
Valvetrain : 32 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Cylinder Head : Aluminum
Transmission:
5 Automatic

Total BMW Production for 1998 : 115,407
Total 1998 5 Series production : 34,555
1998 BMW 5 Series
Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : 7,092
Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : 27,463
Component

STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING

Manufacturer

ZF North America, Inc.

NHTSA Campaign ID19E058000
SummaryZF Group North America Operations (ZF) is recalling certain Lemforder Steering Center Rods sold as aftermarket parts for 1996-2004 BMW 5-Series (E39) vehicles. The steering center rods may have an insufficient ball pin pull force that may allow the rods to detach from the steering knuckle.
ConsequenceIf the steering rod detaches from the steerable wheel knuckle, it can cause sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyZF has notified the parts distributors, instructing them to inform the end customer. ZF will reimburse them for the affected parts. The recall began August 28, 2019.
NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer

ANZO USA, INC.

NHTSA Campaign ID06E023000
SummaryCERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.'
ConsequenceWITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
RemedyANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
NotesTHIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY ANZO AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
1998 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $17,200
Avg. Household Income : $38,100
Avg. Home : $129,300
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $1.15
Avg. Stamp : $0

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Q: How fast is the 1998 BMW 5 Series? A: The 1998 BMW 5 Series has a top speed of 249 km/h.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1998 BMW 5 Series? A: The 1998 BMW 5 Series has a wheelbase size of 111.40 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1998 BMW 5 Series? A: The 1998 BMW 5 Series has a length of 188.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1998 BMW 5 Series? A: The 1998 BMW 5 Series has a width of 70.90 inches.

Q: How much did the 1998 BMW 5 Series cost when new?A: The 1998 BMW 5 Series cost approximately $39,470 to $53,865 (USD) when new.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1998 BMW 5 Series? A: The 1998 BMW 5 Series was a Sedan.

Q: How many vehicles did BMW produce in 1998? A: BMW produced 115,407 automobiles in 1998.

Q: How many 1998 5 Seriess were produced? A: BMW produced 34,555 examples of the 5 Series in 1998.

Q: What engine did the 1998 BMW 5 Series have? A: The engine powering the 1998 BMW 5 Series was a V 8 (4398 cc | 268.4 cu in. | 4.4 L.) with 286 BHP (210.496 KW) @ 5700 RPM and 309 Ft-Lbs (419 NM) @ 3900 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1998 BMW 5 Series have? A: The 1998 BMW 5 Series had a 5 speed Automatic gearbox.