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BMW 550i Sport

General information

ModelBMW 550i Sport
Year2008
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating69.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2497 ccm (152.37 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving11.1 litres/100 km (21.19 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement2497 ccm (152.37 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 8 cylinder
Max power367.00 PS (270 kW or 362 HP) at 6300 Rev. per min.
Max torque491 Nm (50.1 kgf-m or 362.2 ft.lbs) at 3400 Rev. per min.
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlPushrod/overhead valve (OHV)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed235.0 km/h (146.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2211 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space2945 litres (778 gallons)
Cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)
Optional cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3
Climate controlClimate control

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control

Dimensions and weight

Weight1660 kg (3,659.7 pounds)
Max weight with load1790 kg (3,946.3 pounds)
Towing weight2000 kg (4,409.2 pounds)
Overall length4850 mm (190.9 inches)
Overall width1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Overall height1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions283.0 g/km
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