BMW 5 Series (E34) 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic 1992

General Information

Modification (Engine)

540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1992 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

1995 year

Engine

Power

286 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

71.8 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

400 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Engine displacement

3982

Cylinder Bore

89 mm

Piston Stroke

80 mm

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l

Coolant

12.5 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Valvetrain

DOHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1495 mm

Width

1751 mm

Height

1412 mm

Length

4720 mm

Front track

1470 mm

Wheelbase

2761 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.8 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.4 l

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.5 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

510 kg

Kerb Weight

1605 kg

Fuel tank capacity

80 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

460 l

Max. weight

2115 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Spring Strut

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

Tires size

225/60 R15

BMW 5 Series 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic