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BMW 540i Automatic
General information | |
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| Model | BMW 540i Automatic |
| Year | 1992 |
| Category | Large/luxury cars |
| Rating | 57.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 3982 ccm (242.98 cubic inches) |
| Fuel city driving | 17.2 litres/100 km (13.68 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel mixed driving | 8.6 litres/100 km (27.51 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel highway driving | 9.6 litres/100 km (24.50 miles per gallon) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Automatic, 5-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 3982 ccm (242.98 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V8 |
| Max power | 285.90 PS (210 kW or 282 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 400.00 Nm (40.8 kgf-m or 295.0 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Automatic, 5-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 235.0 km/h (146.0 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 7.5 seconds |
| 0-50 miles | 5.7 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1661 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Sedan/saloon |
| Max no. of doors | 4 |
| Passenger space | 4590 litres (1,213 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disks |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disks |
| Brake details | Antiblocking system (ABS) |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1721 kg (3,794.2 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4730 mm (186.2 inches) |
| Overall width | 1760 mm (69.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1420 mm (55.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2770 mm (109.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 80.0 litres (21.14 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | Germany |
