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BMW 540i Touring
General information | |
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| Model | BMW 540i Touring |
| Year | 1996 |
| Category | Station wagons/estate cars |
| Rating | 58 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 4397 ccm (268.30 cubic inches) |
| Fuel city driving | 18.7 litres/100 km (12.58 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel mixed driving | 12.6 litres/100 km (18.67 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel highway driving | 9.0 litres/100 km (26.14 miles per gallon) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 6-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 4397 ccm (268.30 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 | Manual, 6-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 250.0 km/h (155.3 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 6.3 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1575 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Max no. of doors | 5 |
| Passenger space | 4590 litres (1,213 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 12 m (464.6 inches) |
| Brake details | Antiblocking system (ABS) |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1815 kg (4,001.4 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4810 mm (189.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 1810 mm (71.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1450 mm (57.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2830 mm (111.4 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 70.0 litres (18.49 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| CO2 emissions | 302.0 g/km |
