(1992 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1992 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 540i Automatic | Issued until | |
| Serie | 5 | Number made | |
| Model family | E34 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4720 mm / 185.8 in / 185.8 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1751 mm / 68.9 in / 68.9 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.71 |
| Height | 1412 mm / 55.6 in / 55.6 in | Total (curb) weight | 1721 kg / 3794 lb / 3794 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2761 mm / 108.7 in / 108.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1470 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 in | Weight distribution (front) | 49.4 % / 49.4 % / 49.4 % |
| Track rear | 1495 mm / 58.9 in / 58.9 in | Fuel capacity | 80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.330 | Frontal Area | 2.07 m2 / 22.3 sq ft / 22.3 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx | 0.68 |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 89.0 mm / 3.50 in / 3.50 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.11 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 3982 cm3 / 243.0 cu in / 243.0 cu in |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 497.75 cm3/cylinder / 30.375 cu in/cylinder / 30.375 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | wet | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 210.3 kW / 285.9 hp / 285.9 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 400.0 Nm / 295.0 lbft / 295.0 lbft at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 207.4 kW / 282.0 bhp / 282.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 70.8 kW/l / 1.577 bhp/cu in / 1.577 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 100.45 Nm/l / 0.879 lbft/cu in / 0.879 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.79 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 2.93 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 5.70 s / 5.70 s / 5.70 s | Top (maximal) speed | 240 km/h / 149 mph / 149 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 163.86 kW/ton / 222.79 bhp/ton / 222.79 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 7.50 s / 7.50 s / 7.50 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 17.10 s / 17.10 s / 17.10 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 11.00 m / 36.09 ft / 36.09 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.STA.TA.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | 7J x 15 | Wheels rear | 7J x 15 |
| Tyres front | 225/60 ZR 15 | Tyres rear | 225/60 ZR 15 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 540i Automatic
