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BMW 540

General information

ModelBMW 540
Year1992
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating58.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3980 ccm (242.86 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Displacement3980 ccm (242.86 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 8 cylinder
Max power286.00 PS (210 kW or 282 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque400.00 Nm (40.8 kgf-m or 295.0 ft.lbs) at 5100 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke89.0 x 80.0 mm (3.5 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1733 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space5010 litres (1,324 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (433.1 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1650 kg (3,637.6 pounds)
Overall length4730 mm (186.2 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Wheelbase2770 mm (109.1 inches)
Fuel capacity65.0 litres (17.17 gallons)
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