BMW 540i Automatic 1996 specs
General information
| Model: | BMW 540i Automatic |
| Year: | 1996 |
| Category: | Large/luxury cars |
| Manufacturer: | BMW |
| Seats: | 5 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Engine type: | V8 |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 4398 ccm |
| Max power: | 285.9 PS (211 kW) at 5400 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 440 Nm at 3600 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 10:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 92 x 82.7 mm (3.6 x 3.3 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Automatic, 5-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| 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) |
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Top speed: | 250 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 (1213 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Ventilated disks, 324 mm |
| Rear brakes: | Ventilated disks, 298 mm |
| Brake details: | Antiblocking system |
| Front tire dimensions: | 225/55-R1695 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 225/55-R1695 |
| Turn circle: | 11 m (433.1 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1735 kg (3825 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 litres (18.49 gallons) |
Other specifications
| CO2 emissions: | 295 g/km |
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