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2001 BMW 5-Series Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 2001 BMW 5-Series specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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2001 BMW 5-Series Research

2001 BMW 5-Series

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Transmissions: 4-Speed Automatic; 5-Speed Manual; 0-Speed Semi-Automatic; 6-Speed Semi-Automatic
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive

2001 BMW 5-Series Specs

Performance & Efficiency Hide
2,494 cc 2.5 liters 6 in-line engine with 84 mm bore, 75 mm stroke, 10.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
Premium unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 8.1
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 70 liter premium unleaded fuel tank
Power: SAE and 137 kW , 184 HP @ 6,000 rpm; 175 ft lb , 237 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
ABS
Brake assist system
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Fullsize alloy rim internal spare wheel
Stability control
Strut front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Body side molding
Front and rear body color bumpers
Chrome/bright trim around side windows, on side of body and on bumpers
Coefficient of drag: 0.3
Day time running lights
Driver power heated body color door mirrors , passenger power heated body color door mirrors with automatic
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,775, overall width (mm): 1,801, overall height (mm): 1,415, wheelbase (mm): 2,830, front track (mm): 1,511, rear track (mm): 1,514 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 11,308
Front fog lights
Projector beam lens halogen bulb headlights
Heated door locks or key
Metallic paint , black paint , gloss paint
Rear window
Tinted glass on cabin
Weights: curb weight (kg) 1,565
Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
Air conditioning with rear outlet
Diversity antenna
Remote control peripheral anti-theft protection
Front and rear ashtray
Manufacturer's own audio system
Cargo capacity: all seats in place (liters): 314
Front seats cigar lighter
Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
Dashboard full console , floor full console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats and rear seats cup holders
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
External temperature
Driver and passenger front airbag with occupant sensors
Bucket seat , bucket seat
3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Height adjustable electric adjustable two head restraints on front seats , height adjustable three head restraints on rear seats
Headlight control with time delay switch-off
Heated washer
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 983, rear headroom (mm): 960, front hip room (mm): 1,443, rear hip room (mm): 1,420, front leg room (mm): 1,059, rear leg room (mm): 869, front shoulder room (mm): 1,473, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,486 and interior volume (liters): 2,687
Low fuel level warning
Low washer fluid level warning
Memorized adjustment on door mirror position and steering wheel position with five driver's seat positions and head restraint
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch and includes power windows
Power steering
Front and rear power windows with two one-touch
Front and rear reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Rear seat center armrest
Bench fixed three rear seats
Rear view mirror
Remote audio controls
Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
Front roof airbag
Front seat back storage
Vinyl seat upholstery
Seating: five seats
Service interval indicator
Front side airbag
Ten speakers
Leather covered steering wheel
Tachometer
Driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirror
Ventilation system with recirculation setting and micro filter