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BMW 550i

General information

ModelBMW 550i
Year2006
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating72.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4799 ccm (292.83 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.2 litres/100 km (22.99 miles per gallon)
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement4799 ccm (292.83 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power365.00 PS (268 kW or 360 HP) at 6300 Rev. per min.
Max torque488.16 Nm (49.8 kgf-m or 360.1 ft.lbs) at 3400 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke93.1 x 88.4 mm (3.7 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.5 seconds
0-60 miles5.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2116 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2803 litres (741 gallons)
Cargo space396 litres (105 gallons)
Optional cargo space1525 litres (403 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Front brakesDisks, 348 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 345.5 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1725 kg (3,803.0 pounds)
Max weight with load1725 kg (3,803.0 pounds)
Towing weight1400 kg (3,086.5 pounds)
Overall length4880 mm (192.1 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions276.0 g/km
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