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BMW 540i {E39}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

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
Compression ratio 10.00:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power
0-50 mph 5.80 s
0-60 mph 7.50 s
0-100 mph 16.50 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 249 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 163.34 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1197.2 kPa (173.6 psi)
Specific torque 95.27 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) 4775 mm
Length (inches) 188 in
Width (milimeters) 1800 mm
Width (inches) 70.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1435 mm
Height (inches) 56.5 in
L:W ratio 1.69
Ground clearance (milimeters) 140 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1751 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3860 lb
Weight distribuiton 53.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 70 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15.4 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 3.700
Turning circle 11.40 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5A
Top gear ratio 0.79
Final drive ratio 2.81

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 1996 BMW 540i {E39} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1996

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