BMW 5 Series (E60, Facelift 2007) 540i V8 (306 Hp) 2007

General Information

Modification (Engine)

540i V8 (306 Hp)

Start of production

2007 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

End of production

2010 year

Engine

Power

306 Hp @ 6300 rpm.

Power per litre

76.5 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Compression ratio

10.5

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

390 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

Engine displacement

4000

Cylinder Bore

87 mm

Piston Stroke

84.1 mm

Engine oil capacity

8 l

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Valvetrain

DOHC

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1581 mm

Width

1846 mm

Height

1468 mm

Length

4841 mm

Front track

1558 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

1.4

Front overhang

852 mm

Rear overhang

1101 mm

Wheelbase

2888 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

142 mm

Performance Characteristics

CO₂ emissions

250 g/km

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.1 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

15.8 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.4 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.5 l

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

5.8 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

560 kg

Kerb Weight

1650 kg

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Permitted towbar download

90 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

520 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

2000 kg

Max. weight

2210 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

Spring Strut, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Transverse stabilizer

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

7.5J x 17

Tires size

225/50 R17

BMW 5 Series 540i V8 (306 Hp)