(1996 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 540i | Issued until | |
| Serie | 5 | Number made | |
| Model family | E39 | 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 | 4775 mm / 188.0 in / 188.0 in | Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1800 mm / 70.9 in / 70.9 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.69 |
| Height | 1435 mm / 56.5 in / 56.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1751 kg / 3860 lb / 3860 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2830 mm / 111.4 in / 111.4 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1512 mm / 59.5 in / 59.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | 53.0 % / 53.0 % / 53.0 % |
| Track rear | 1526 mm / 60.1 in / 60.1 in | Fuel capacity | 70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| 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 | 92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 82.7 mm / 3.26 in / 3.26 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.11 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 4398 cm3 / 268.4 cu in / 268.4 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 549.75 cm3/cylinder / 33.548 cu in/cylinder / 33.548 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 213.3 kW / 290.0 hp / 290.0 hp at 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm / 5700 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 419.0 Nm / 309.0 lbft / 309.0 lbft at 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm / 3900 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 210.4 kW / 286.1 bhp / 286.1 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 65.0 kW/l / 1.448 bhp/cu in / 1.448 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 95.27 Nm/l / 0.833 lbft/cu in / 0.833 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 | 2.81 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 5.80 s / 5.80 s / 5.80 s | Top (maximal) speed | 249 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 7.50 s / 7.50 s / 7.50 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 163.34 kW/ton / 222.08 bhp/ton / 222.08 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 16.50 s / 16.50 s / 16.50 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 | recirculating ball PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.70 | Turning circle | 11.40 m / 37.40 ft / 37.40 ft |
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.TA.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| 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
