2006 BMW M5 Specifications

Specifications

2006 2010 2017

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2005 -
Weight :	4012 lbs \| 1819.813 kg

Performance

0-60 mph :	4.5 seconds.
Top Speed :	155 mph \| 249.395 km/h

Engine & Transmission

V 10 \| M high-pressure Double-VANOS 'steplessly' variable valve timing 10 individual throttle butterflies, electronically controlled
Displacement :	5000 cc \| 305.1 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	500 BHP (368 KW) @ 7750 RPM
Torque :	383 Ft-Lbs (519 NM) @ 6100 RPM
Bore :	3.6 in \| 92 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 75 mm.
Compression :	12.0 :1
Valvetrain :	40 (4.0 valves per cylinder)

Transmission:
7 Sequential Manual Gearbox

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.99
2nd Gear :	2.65
3rd Gear :	1.81 :1
4th Gear :	1.39
5th Gear :	1.16
6th Gear :	1.00 :1
7th Gear :	0.83

Handling

Recall

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Manufacturer	BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Mfr Report Date	20050701
NHTSA Campaign ID	12V126000
Summary	BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 6-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 M5, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 M6 VEHICLES. THE INSULATED BULKHEAD CONNECTOR FOR THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ATTACHED TO THE TRUNK FLOOR PANEL, WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LOOSENING OF THE BOLT CONNECTION. AS IT LOOSENS, AN INCREASE IN ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE AT THIS CABLE CONNECTION IS POSSIBLE AND COULD CAUSE THE CABLE CONNECTION TO OVERHEAT.
Consequence	OVERHEATING COULD LEAD TO A FIRE, EVEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN USE. AS A PRECAUTION, OWNERS ARE ADVISED TO PARK OUTSIDE UNTIL THE REMEDY HAS BEEN MADE.
Remedy	BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND SECURE THE BATTERY BOLT CABLE CONNECTION AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
Notes	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 June 2024

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Q: How fast is the 2006 BMW M5? A: The 2006 BMW M5 has a top speed of 155 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2006 BMW M5? A: The 2006 BMW M5 has a wheelbase size of 113.70 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2006 BMW M5? A: The 2006 BMW M5 has a length of 191.10 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2006 BMW M5? A: The 2006 BMW M5 has a width of 80.20 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2006 BMW M5? A: The 2006 BMW M5 was a Sedan.

Q: What engine did the 2006 BMW M5 have? A: The engine powering the 2006 BMW M5 was a V 10 (5000 cc | 305.1 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 500 BHP (368 KW) @ 7750 RPM and 383 Ft-Lbs (519 NM) @ 6100 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 2006 BMW M5 have? A: The 2006 BMW M5 had a 7 speed Sequential Manual Gearbox gearbox.