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Quick notes on BMW M5 transmission

    • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic, 8 AT
    • Average acceleration: 3.2 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5800 rpm
    • Average torque: 750 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 2 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1860 kg / 4101 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2715 kg / 5987 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2017 BMW M5 through generations

  • 4.4 V8 —8 Steptronic (750 Nm)
  • Competition 4.4 V8 —8 AT (750 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 4.4 V8 8 Steptronic—3.2 s to 60 mph (3.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • Competition 4.4 V8 8 AT—3.1 s to 60 mph (3.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 4.4 V8 8 Steptronic—5600-6700 rpm.
  • Competition 4.4 V8 8 AT—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    4.4 V8 Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5600-6700 rpm. 96%
    Competition 4.4 V8 Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 6000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 4.4 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5600-6700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle Competition 4.4 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW M5 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 7 DCT
      • Average acceleration: 3.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6250 rpm
      • Average torque: 700 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1870 kg / 4123 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2725 kg / 6009 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2014 BMW M5 through generations

  • 30 Jahre 4.4 V8 —7 DCT (700 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 30 Jahre 4.4 V8 7 DCT—3.7 s to 60 mph (3.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 30 Jahre 4.4 V8 7 DCT—6250 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    30 Jahre 4.4 V8 Automatic 7 DCT Rear wheel drive 6250 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 30 Jahre 4.4 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on BMW M5 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 7 AT
      • Average acceleration: 4.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6000 rpm
      • Average torque: 680 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1870 kg / 4123 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2725 kg / 6009 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2011 BMW M5 through generations

  • 4.4 V8 —7 AT (680 Nm)
  • Competition Package 4.4 V8 —7 AT (680 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 4.4 V8 7 AT—4.2 s to 60 mph (4.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • Competition Package 4.4 V8 7 AT—4.1 s to 60 mph (4.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 4.4 V8 7 AT—6000-7000 rpm.
  • Competition Package 4.4 V8 7 AT—6000-7000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    4.4 V8 Automatic 7 AT Rear wheel drive 6000-7000 rpm. 96%
    Competition Package 4.4 V8 Automatic 7 AT Rear wheel drive 6000-7000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 4.4 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000-7000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle Competition Package 4.4 V8
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000-7000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW M5 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 7 AT
      • Average acceleration: 4.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 7750 rpm
      • Average torque: 520 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1880 kg / 4145 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2735 kg / 6031 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2007 BMW M5 through generations

  • 5.0i V10 —7 AT (520 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 5.0i V10 7 AT—4.6 s to 60 mph (4.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 5.0i V10 7 AT—7750 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    5.0i V10 Automatic 7 AT Rear wheel drive 7750 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 5.0i V10
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on BMW M5 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 7 AT
      • Average acceleration: 4.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 7750 rpm
      • Average torque: 520 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1780 kg / 3925 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2590 kg / 5711 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2005 BMW M5 through generations

  • 5.0i V10 —7 AT (520 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 5.0i V10 7 AT—4.5 s to 60 mph (4.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 5.0i V10 7 AT—7750 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    5.0i V10 Automatic 7 AT Rear wheel drive 7750 rpm. 69%
    Vehicle 5.0i V10
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 7750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%

    Quick notes on BMW M5 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6600 rpm
      • Average torque: 500 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1795 kg / 3958 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2605 kg / 5744 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1998 BMW M5 through generations

  • 4.9 —6 MT (500 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 4.9 6 MT—5 s to 60 mph (5.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 4.9 6 MT—6600 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    4.9 Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 6600 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 4.9
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on BMW M5 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 5.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6900 rpm
      • Average torque: 400 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1720 kg / 3793 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2485 kg / 5479 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1992 BMW M5 through generations

  • 3.8 —5 MT (400 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.8 5 MT—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.8 5 MT—6900 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.8 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6900 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 3.8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW M5 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 5.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6900 rpm
      • Average torque: 380 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1660 kg / 3660 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2425 kg / 5347 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1988 BMW M5 through generations

  • 3.5 —5 MT (360 Nm)
  • 3.8 —5 MT (400 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.5 5 MT—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 3.8 5 MT—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.5 5 MT—6900 rpm.
  • 3.8 5 MT—6900 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.5 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6900 rpm. 84%
    3.8 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6900 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 3.5
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 3.8
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW M5 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 6.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6500 rpm
      • Average torque: 340 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1430 kg / 3153 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2060 kg / 4542 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1984 BMW M5 through generations

  • 3.5 —5 MT (340 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.5 5 MT—6.2 s to 60 mph (6.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.5 5 MT—6500 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.5 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 6500 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 3.5
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on BMW M5 transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual
      • Transmission type: 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 6.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5200 rpm
      • Average torque: 305 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1390 kg / 3065 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2020 kg / 4454 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1980 BMW M5 through generations

  • 3.5i —5 MT (305 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 3.5i 5 MT—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 3.5i 5 MT—5200 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    3.5i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 3.5i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%