These are standard specifications for the 1998 BMW 5 Series, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
Features
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 |
Performance
Top Speed : | 249 km/h | 154.754 mph |
Engine & Transmission
V 8 | |
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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 |
5 Automatic
Production Figures
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 |
Handling
Recall
Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING |
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Manufacturer | ZF North America, Inc. |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 19E058000 |
Summary | ZF 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. |
Consequence | If the steering rod detaches from the steerable wheel knuckle, it can cause sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Remedy | ZF 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. |
Notes | Owners 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 |
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Manufacturer | ANZO USA, INC. |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 06E023000 |
Summary | CERTAIN 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.' |
Consequence | WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
Remedy | ANZO 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. |
Notes | THIS 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. |
Data updated June 2024
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 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1998 BMW 5 Series?
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.