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BMW 550i (US) {E60}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 93.00 mm × 88.30 mm 3.66 in × 3.48 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 4.8 litre 4799 cc (292.853 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 32 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.50:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power 365 PS (360.0 bhp) (268.5 kW) @ 6300 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 5.40 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 241 km/h (150 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 201.12 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 488.0 Nm (360 ft·lb) (49.8 kgm) @ 3400 rpm
bmep 1277.8 kPa (185.3 psi)
Specific torque 101.69 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code N62 B4801
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.05
Unitary capacity 599.88 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2888 mm
wheelbase 113.7 in
Length (milimeters) 4854 mm
Length (inches) 191.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1847 mm
Width (inches) 72.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1468 mm
Height (inches) 57.8 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1790 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3946 lb
Weight distribuiton 51.40 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 70 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15.4 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.290
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 225/50 R 17
Wheels 8.0 X 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 348 mm
Braked area
Transmission 6M
Top gear ratio 0.87
Final drive ratio 2.93

General information

RAC rating 42.9
Number made
Model code
Model family E60
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 2007 BMW 550i (US) {E60} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 2007

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