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BMW 540i Automatic {E34}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 89.00 mm × 80.00 mm 3.5 in × 3.15 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 4 litre 3982 cc (242.997 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 Bosch DME 3.3 fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph 5.70 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph 17.10 s
0-100 km/h 7.50 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km 27.60 s
Top speed 240 km/h (149 mph)
Fuel consumption 7.8/9.6/17.2 l/100km 90km/h / 120km/h / urban
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 163.86 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1262.3 kPa (183.1 psi)
Specific torque 100.45 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.11
Unitary capacity 497.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2761 mm
wheelbase 108.7 in
Length (milimeters) 4720 mm
Length (inches) 185.8 in
Width (milimeters) 1751 mm
Width (inches) 68.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1412 mm
Height (inches) 55.6 in
L:W ratio 1.71
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1721 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3794 lb
Weight distribuiton 49.40 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 80 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 17.6 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 21.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.330
Frontal area 2.07 m2
Cx 0.68

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.00 m
Tyres 225/60 ZR 15
Wheels 7J x 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5A
Top gear ratio 0.79
Final drive ratio 2.93

General information

RAC rating 39.3
Number made
Model code
Model family E34
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1992 BMW 540i Automatic {E34} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1992

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