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2011 BMW 5-Series - Specifications

4 Door Sedan 550i xDrive AWD Performance Specs

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Engine

Engine Type Turbocharged Gas V8

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 400 @ 5500-6400

Displacement 4.4L/268

Engine Order Code N63

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 450 @ 1750-4500

Fuel System GDI

Transmission

Trans Order Code 205

Second Gear Ratio (:1) 3.14

Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.30

Trans Description Cont. Again NA

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.29

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) 0.84

Trans Type 8

Third Gear Ratio (:1) 2.11

Clutch Size (in) NA

Drivetrain All Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.71

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00

Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/manual shift

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.08

Brakes

Brake ABS System 4-Wheel

Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.7 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA

Brake Type Pwr

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.6 x 0.9

Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.1

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - TBD -

Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) - TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code NA

Rear Tire Size 275/40R18

Spare Tire Order Code NA

Front Tire Order Code NA

Spare Tire Size NA

Front Tire Size 245/45R18

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in) 18 x 9.0

Rear Wheel Material Aluminum

Spare Wheel Size (in) NA

Front Wheel Size (in) 18 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Material NA

Front Wheel Material Aluminum

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link Integral-V

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) Twin-Tube Gas-Pressure Shock Absorbers

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front Multi-Link Double-Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Twin-Tube Gas-Pressure Shock Absorbers

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