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BMW 540i Touring Automatic {E39}

Bodywork

type 4/5S EST
doors 5

Engine information

Bore × stroke 92.00 mm × 82.70 mm 3.62 in × 3.26 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 4.4 litre 4398 cc (268.382 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 32 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 10.00:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power 285.9 PS (282.0 bhp) (210.3 kW) @ 5400 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 6.70 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km 26.90 s
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption 18.9/9.2/12.8 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 307.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 152.85 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 440.0 Nm (325 ft·lb) (44.9 kgm) @ 3600 rpm
bmep 1257.2 kPa (182.3 psi)
Specific torque 100.05 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.11
Unitary capacity 549.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2830 mm
wheelbase 111.4 in
Length (milimeters) 4805 mm
Length (inches) 189.2 in
Width (milimeters) 1800 mm
Width (inches) 70.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1440 mm
Height (inches) 56.7 in
L:W ratio 1.7
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1845 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4068 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 70 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15.4 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.330
Frontal area 2.17 m2
Cx 0.72

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.40 m
Tyres 225/55 R 16 95 W
Wheels 7J x 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 324 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5A
Top gear ratio 0.80
Final drive ratio 2.80

General information

RAC rating 42.0
Number made
Model code
Model family E39
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 2002 BMW 540i Touring Automatic {E39} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 2002

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