BMW 5 Series 540i V8 (286 Hp)

1998 - 2000
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Body type
Sedan, 5 seats
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Boot capacity
460 l
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Engine capacity
4398 cm3
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Power
286 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
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Transmission
6 gears, manual transmission
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Transmission
Rear wheel drive
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Acceleration to 100 km/h
6.2 sec
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Max. speed
250 km/h
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Fuel
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Average consumption
17.7 l/100 km

General Information

Modification (Engine)
540i V8 (286 Hp)
Start of production
1998 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
End of production
2000 year

Engine

Power
286 Hp @ 5400 rpm.
Power per litre
65 Hp/l
Engine location
Front, Longitudinal
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Compression ratio
10
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Torque
440 Nm @ 3600 rpm.
Engine displacement
4398
Cylinder Bore
92 mm
Piston Stroke
82.7 mm
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant
12 l
Fuel System
Multi-point indirect injection

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track
1526 mm
Width
1800 mm
Height
1435 mm
Length
4775 mm
Front track
1512 mm
Wheelbase
2830 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
6.2 sec
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
17.7 l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
8.9 l
Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
5.9 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load
540 kg
Kerb Weight
1630 kg
Fuel tank capacity
70 l
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
460 l
Max. weight
2170 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
6 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension
Wishbone
Rear suspension
Several levers and rods
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Wheel rims size
16
Tires size
225/55 R16 W

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