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BMW 540i Automatic
General information | |
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| Model | BMW 540i Automatic |
| Year | 1996 |
| Category | Large/luxury cars |
| Rating | 63.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 4398 ccm (268.37 cubic inches) |
| Fuel city driving | 18.4 litres/100 km (12.78 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel mixed driving | 12.3 litres/100 km (19.12 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel highway driving | 8.8 litres/100 km (26.73 miles per gallon) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Automatic, 5-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 4398 ccm (268.37 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V8 |
| Max power | 285.90 PS (210 kW or 282 HP) at 5400 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 440.00 Nm (44.9 kgf-m or 324.5 ft.lbs) at 3600 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 92.0 x 82.7 mm (3.6 x 3.3 inches) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Automatic, 5-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 250.0 km/h (155.3 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 6.7 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1648 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 (448.8 inches) |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disks, 324 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disks, 298 mm |
| Brake details | Antiblocking system (ABS) |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1735 kg (3,825.0 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4780 mm (188.2 inches) |
| Overall width | 1810 mm (71.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1440 mm (56.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2840 mm (111.8 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 70.0 litres (18.49 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| CO2 emissions | 295.0 g/km |
