BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic 1998

General Information

Modification (Engine)

540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1998 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

Doors

End of production

2000 year

Engine

Power

286 Hp @ 5400 rpm.

Power per litre

65 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

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

1522 mm

Width

1800 mm

Height

1440 mm

Length

4805 mm

Front track

1512 mm

Wheelbase

2830 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.7 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

17.6 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.7 l

Maximum speed

250 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.4 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

540 kg

Kerb Weight

1740 kg

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1525 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

410 l

Max. weight

2280 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

Inclined Lever

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

Tires size

225/55 R16W

BMW 5 Series 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic