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4.9 MT (400 hp)


Technical data

This 4.9 MT (400 hp) engine was fitted in the E52 Roadster, which was produced by BMW from 1999 to 2003. In addition to this engine, 0 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.

Engine

Maximum torque500Nm
Engine typeGasoline
Displacement4941cm3
Engine power400bhp
RPM at max powerto 6 600RPM
Injection typeMulti-point injection
Cylinder layoutV-type
Number of cylinders8
Bore94mm
Stroke89mm
Valves per cylinder4
RPM at max torque3800RPM

Body

Body typeRoadster
Seats2
Length4400mm
Width1830mm
Height1317mm
Wheelbase2505mm
Front track1553mm
Rear track1568mm
Min. boot capacity203litre
Kerb weight1690kg
Gross weight1930kg
Displacement315kg
Max. boot capacity203litre
Front/rear axle load920/1070kg

Power & fuel consumption

Fuel98 RON
Top speed250km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)4.7second
City fuel consumption per 100 km21.1litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km10.6litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km14.5litre
Fuel tank capacity73litre
Cruising rangefrom 350 to 690km
Emission standardEURO III

Suspension & brakes

Front suspensionIndependent, Lever, Dampers, Spring, Stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionIndependent, Multi wishbone, Spring, Stabilizer bar
Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesVentilated disc

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxManual
Number of gears6
Drive wheelsRear-wheel drive
Turning circle11.8m

Real-world consumption (est.)

City25.3 litres / 100km
Highway12.7 litres / 100km
Average17.4 litres / 100km

Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.

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