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5 Saloon (E39) (09.1995 - 06.2003)
Technical data BMW 5 Saloon (E39)
  • Engines currently produced 520 d, 520 i, 523 i, 525 d, 525 i, 525 td, 525 tds, 528 i, 530 d, 530 i, 535 i, 540 i, M5
  • Max. power [kW] 294
  • Min. power [kW] 85
  • Max. power [hp] 400
  • Min. power [hp] 116
  • Max. number of cylinders 8
  • Min. number of cylinders 4
  • Max. cylinder capacity (cc) 4941
  • Min. cylinder capacity (cc) 1951
  • Max. engine displacement 4.9
  • Min. engine displacement 2.0
  • Engine type Diesel, Petrol Engine
  • Type of drive Rear-Wheel Drive
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